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Hospitality

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Which university is best to study BSC human geography?

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Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Hi @Hospitality!

This is a really tricky question to answer here, and it really depends on your own preferences and what YOU look for in a university. Many people tend to consider league tables and rankings as a starting point, but personally I wouldn't put too much stock in this and definitely take each ranking with a grain of salt - for example a very highly ranked university may not offer modules in content you have an interest in, or perhaps the campus doesn't have the right 'feel' to it. Choosing a university is a really important life decision so definitely take the time to research each one you consider and apply to!

Human geography courses tend to be BA rather than BSc as they have a larger focus on the humanities and social science, so here at Lancaster, we (and at most, if not all, other universities) don't offer a BSc in this subject. I would still strongly suggest you consider Lancaster as a potential option, as here at we offer a BA Human Geography course within our Lancaster Environment Centre department, which is ranked 9th in the UK for Geography and Environmental Science by the Times Good University Guide this year! Alternatively, if you are looking for considerations to make in choosing a university, definitely research the location, campus, accommodation, course content, and expected living expenses.

Hope this helped, let me know if you have any more questions!

^Harry (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

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Hospitality

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Thank you Harry for the information. It has been very helpful. I will definitely start looking at the content of the courses as a starting point.

Original post by Hospitality

Which university is best to study BSC human geography?

Hi @Hospitality,

This is a great question!

Human geography courses are more likely to be BA rather than BSc, although this may differ from university to university. I would recommend doing some research on course and module content and structure to find out what interests you the most. You may find that course content is wildly different depending on the university you're looking at - so make sure you find something you'll enjoy!

I personally really enjoy studying Geography (BA) at the University of Chester. There's a great range of modules to choose from each year, and I like the freedom to be able to choose a few physical modules too! Geography at Chester also gives you the opportunity to study abroad (as do many other universities), which can be a very valuable and rewarding experience as a geography student.

I would also recommend not only focusing on the course, but looking at other aspects of the university as well. For example, when I was doing my own research, I made sure to look into the distance from home; university and course rankings; accommodation and food facilities and prices; the extracurriculars on offer; and the town/city itself. If possible, it may be useful to travel to the university to see if it could be the right fit for you, and attend an open day to be able to ask course-specific questions.

Hope this helps!

Isabella

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random_matt

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Original post by Hospitality

Which university is best to study BSC human geography?

Go on to the complete university guide. Just two off the top of my head, (Exeter and Bristol) provide a BSc course. Or just use UCAS search function for courses.

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Hospitality

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Original post by UniofChester Rep

Hi @Hospitality,

This is a great question!

Human geography courses are more likely to be BA rather than BSc, although this may differ from university to university. I would recommend doing some research on course and module content and structure to find out what interests you the most. You may find that course content is wildly different depending on the university you're looking at - so make sure you find something you'll enjoy!

I personally really enjoy studying Geography (BA) at the University of Chester. There's a great range of modules to choose from each year, and I like the freedom to be able to choose a few physical modules too! Geography at Chester also gives you the opportunity to study abroad (as do many other universities), which can be a very valuable and rewarding experience as a geography student.

I would also recommend not only focusing on the course, but looking at other aspects of the university as well. For example, when I was doing my own research, I made sure to look into the distance from home; university and course rankings; accommodation and food facilities and prices; the extracurriculars on offer; and the town/city itself. If possible, it may be useful to travel to the university to see if it could be the right fit for you, and attend an open day to be able to ask course-specific questions.

Hope this helps!

Isabella

Thank you Isabella. This is helpful. I would like to explore mixing of modules to get a more balanced Geography content.

Original post by Hospitality

Which university is best to study BSC human geography?

Hi @Hospitality,
To narrow down which university would be best for you, I would advise thinking about what you most enjoyed studying in Geography at school/college alongside thinking about what future career you may want to go into. From here I'd advise looking at the modules that university courses offer since they vary widely, to see which universities cover content that you would enjoy. Note these modules generally reflect the specialisms and expertise of the teaching staff that you will end up working with, if you attend that university. Furthermore, look into how these modules are assessed (do you perform better in exams or coursework) as well as what skills they teach you (do you really love doing fieldwork for example). Regardless, the fact you are considering studying a human geography degree is amazing because it builds countless transferable skills and opens up endless career opportunities, no matter whereabouts you study, that give you flexibility if your geographic interests change.

Best of luck in choosing.
Megan :smile:

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