Geography

BA (Hons) Geography at the University of Plymouth explores the relationships between people, places and the environment. It is exciting and diverse,... From planning sustainable cities and transport solutions, to exploring global geopolitics and environmental justice, our students develop the knowledge and skills to address today’s global challenges.

What do human geographers do, and how does human geography help us understand the world? This module tackles this question by examining the important role human geographers plays in confronting and resolving global societal challenges. Through a mix of practical and conceptual training, students will investigate societal issues using cutting edge technologies, such as virtual reality, urban fieldwork and GIS mapping.

Places matter! Places locate us on the planet; they are where we live our lives; and they are imagined, used and contested in different ways. Drawing on local fieldwork and a fascinating range of lecture topics, learn why places are important to people and the study of geography.

Studying local, national and international issues, you will develop observational skills and new ways of thinking about the world around you. Deserts are expanding. The Arctic is melting.

The 21st Century is a time of extraordinary transition. Here we show you why. We journey back in time to explore how and why climate has changed over thousands of years.

We examine why cold places have such remarkable features and what they can tell us. We delve into the drivers of our driest environments.