BA (Hons) Human Geography Bachelor's degree at York St John University

Discover the breadth of human geography at university level, as you are introduced to contemporary issues and debates. Using examples and case studies from local, regional, national and global scales. These themes are likely to include: Globalisation Social justice and inequalities Sustainability Mobility Landscape spaces You will also develop your skills in academic writing, referencing and critical thinking.

Investigate aspects of environmental changing as you develop your understanding of how to handle, process and analyse numerical data. Through a series of workshops we will introduce you to the theory behind data handling and statistical analysis, before developing your skills using software such as Microsoft Excel and IBM's SPSS Statistics which are both widely used in industry. These skills prepare you for your own investigations later in your degree.

Engage with a range of qualitative methods commonly used in geographical research. Through a series of workshops we will introduce you to the theory behind data handling and statistical analysis, before developing your skills using software such as Microsoft Excel and IBM's SPSS Statistics which are both widely used in industry. These skills prepare you for your own investigations later in your degree. You will also assess the ethical and health and safety considerations at a basic level involve

Environmental geography investigates human/nature relations. Through this module you will explore environmental concerns from a variety of perspectives, from society's impact on biological and physical systems such as soil or water, through environmental policies and politics, to environmental values and identities.

The development of sophisticated Geographical Information System (GIS) and online mapping tools in recent years has revolutionised the use of geospatial data. This module will develop your theoretical and practical understanding of these technologies and their applications. A central theme is the use of geospatial technologies to address problems and concerns associated with environmental geography. You will gain first hand experience in using the GIS flow line, collecting data, manipulating and

This is an opportunity to experience professional practice related to your degree. This might be a short internship, a period of shadowing a relevant professional, voluntary work in an appropriate setting or a study of a profession, workplace or employer relevant to geography. This will develop new skills and experience that will help you become more employable after you graduate. It will also help you identify areas of personal and professional development you would like to build on to prepare

Cultural and heritage tourism has been growing and evolving fast in the last few decades, introducing new perspectives and opportunities. It encompasses a variety of themes which are significant in the tourism industry, including built heritage, museums and galleries, intangible cultural heritage, World Heritage sites, local and indigenous lifestyles and traditions, natural heritage, digital heritage, arts, food, festivals, music and sports. On this module you will investigate how cultural and h

This year long module will involve working independently to research a topic of your choice. It is the culmination of your degree studies, and your chance to explore a topic you are passionate about. You will build on the research skills you developed earlier in the course, demonstrating your capacity for independent working, autonomy, self reliance and project management. Once your dissertation proposal has been approved and has passed ethical scrutiny you will work under the guidance of a tuto

The focus of the module is a period of residential fieldwork, normally overseas. Through this module, you will be required to develop your understanding of the field locality and plan a focal investigation. You will be expected to apply geographical concepts and ideas to the field locality and communicate your findings in a creative manner. Organisation, responsibility and self reliance are all key elements and skills you will demonstrate on this module.