Geography and Sociology BA (Hons)

University of Keele

Tackle contemporary global challenges and explore the spatial dynamics of human behaviours whilst exploring the core concepts of Sociology and important social issues. We are committed to innovative, imaginative, and problem-solving approaches and encourage you to become an independent and critical thinker.

Why choose this course?

• Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2022)
• Top 20 for Geography (Guardian University League Table, 2023)
• Option to study abroad to experience a different culture and society at a partner university
• Taught by specialists in migration, cultural studies, consumer culture, family and personal life, anthropological perspectives and, environmental sociology
• Explore cultural, social, rural, animal, health, and decolonial geography, with focus on sustainable places and societies

Studying a combined honours in Geography and Sociology enables you to consider some of today's global challenges such as climate change whilst developing your imaginative thinking and creative awareness around social injustice. Geography is uniquely positioned between the physical and social sciences enabling geographers to provide broad-ranging perspectives on a range of key societal challenges. The flexibility of our programme enables you to explore the full breadth and depth of this dynamic discipline.

The Geography component of this programme enables you to explore the spatial interactions between human behaviours and society and the inter-relationships between the environment and political, economic and social forces. Our focus on climate change, global responsibility, sustainability, and the application of professional geographical skills to real-world situations will prepare you for a wide range of careers and for life as a responsible global citizen. You'll undertake a range of Geography modules which encourage you to consider themes such as space and society whilst having the flexibility to tailor your studies through our optional modules.

Sociology at Keele provides an insight into various aspects of the social world and how these areas influence the social challenges faced by individuals. You will explore topics such as ethnicity, class, migration, and feminism, and consider the historical explanations and developments for these areas in the contemporary world. You will investigate how these topics promote inclusion in society or create social divisions based on different opinions and experiences. This will encourage you to have an analytical approach to different theories and explanations and develop fair arguments based on data and your individual critical viewpoint.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.