Human Geography Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Human Geography BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 44% 5% 10% £9250 - 126 London On campus Full-time
Human Geography with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 48% 5% 15% £9250 - 132 London On campus Full-time
Human Geography and Urban Studies PhD The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research) MSc (Res) The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Human Geography

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Human Geography who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Human Geography

  • Cultural Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Health Geography
  • Historical Geography
  • Political Geography
  • Population Geography
  • Rural Geography
  • Social Geography

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Human Geography

  • Research and data collection skills
  • Mathematical and computational skills
  • IT skills
  • Written and oral communication
  • Ability to understand abstract concepts
  • Planning and problem- solving skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Ability to work independently
  • Self- motivation and self- reliance
  • Time management and ability to meet deadlines

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Human Geography who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Human Geography (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Human Geography at The London School of Economics and Political Science

25% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
20% Business and public service associate professionals
15%
10% Sales occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Conservation and environment professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Geography, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.