BSc (Hons) Geography (Human) Bachelor's degree at Keele University

This module will introduce you to the essential skills required of Geographers, Geologists and Environmental Scientists. To introduce these skills to you we will explore our 'living lab' campus and take you on a series of four, one-day field courses in Staffordshire. The module will help you develop your own academic and professional practice, providing you with the foundations for not only completing your degree successfully, but also helping you think about future study or employment.

Understanding and managing environmental issues, from global to local scales, requires multiple disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches for effective action. We will evaluate some of the main environmental, ecological, and sustainability problems that society faces and how can we address them, and develop reflective practice skills to support learning.

This module explores the heart of Geography, connecting Human and Physical topics to help you achieve a detailed understanding of our increasingly complex world. Geography is an integrative subject, and we combine the study of landscape, climate change, and natural hazards with topics such as social exclusion, modernization, identity politics and (counter-) urbanisation. Putting this material in the context of big ideas like scientific uncertainty and Geography's colonial framing, the module pro

In this module you will explore sustainability within the region, with a particular focus on Staffordshire (Keele's local area). Topics include environmental issues, renewable energy and community conservation efforts. You will examine regional case studies, engage with local sustainability initiatives and learn about how these activities build on the regions rich geology, geography and history. Through interactive learning on and off campus, you will develop your knowledge of sustainability pra

Enhance your employability with this hands-on module. You will acquire the specialist field, laboratory, social survey and computer-based research skills required to work in the environmental sector. You will acquire these skills by completing an Environmental and Sustainability Impact Assessment on Keele campus. By completing the module, you will also gain the research, fieldwork and data analysis skills required to conduct your third-year research project.

The Lake District course provides you with hands-on experience in one of the UK's most iconic landscapes. This module involves a weeklong residential, intensive field study focusing on the region's unique physical geography, ecology, culture and built environment. You will conduct various fieldwork activities, including data collection, environmental analysis, and ethnographic observation. This immersive experience enhances practical skills in geographical and environmental research and fosters

Literally, the term geography means Earth-writing and this module examines the diverse manners of representation of the human and physical worlds. We will explore the ways in which these have changed as geography has evolved as a discipline as well as the diverse methods used by geographers to represent the world. Particular attention will be paid to Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing and spatial data analysis. The module will provide powerful analytical and mapping skills th

Studying space and society explores the conceptual frameworks and ideas that shape our understanding of human activities and spatial relationships. In this module you will engage with foundational texts and contemporary research to enhance your understanding of key theories and the value of theory in making sense of the social world. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and the application of theory to real-world geographic issues. These include identity politics, the regulation of space and

Explore the dynamic world of mobility and tourism, and the challenges of making travel sustainable in a rapidly changing world. You will investigate how tourism and travel shape societies, economies, cultures and environments; while considering the environmental, social and ethical impacts of mobility at local, regional and global scales. Developing your understanding of key geographical theories for analysing tourism and mobility, you will learn to critically evaluate contemporary debates aroun

Whether it is natural resource depletion, changing climate, protecting wilderness, saving endangered species, or living during a pandemic, we worry about the impacts society has on nature and vice versa. Practices of conservation practices have emerged to safeguard the parts of the natural world we particularly value. However, our ideas about nature are often multiple and contradictory; and discussions about our duties to nature often disguise deeper claims about economic benefits and social equ

In this module you will investigate the ethical dimensions of geosciences and their impact on environmental justice. Topics include principles of geoethics, the role of geoscientists and geographers in society, and the ethical challenges in resource extraction and management. The module addresses environmental justice issues, focusing on the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, the rights of indigenous and marginalized communities, and the development of sustainable practices. Cas

Humans impact processes, conditions and components of our planet and biosphere on global, regional and local scales. Scientific understanding is key to managing these for better environmental and human well-being. You will explore issues from climate change and circular economy futures to pollution, biodiversity loss, and ocean health concerns. By the end of the module, you will be able to articulate the context of human impacts and evaluate the scientific evidence for potential solutions.

The United States has a powerful mythology of abundance and independent landownership. But throughout its history, clashes over land use, dispossession, and environmental degradation have undermined access to this dream for many. This module explores clashes over African American and Native American rights, land use, and environmentalism. In this module, you will continue to hone both public-facing and academic writing and communication skills.