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Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)

Overview

The Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year (BSc) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of space and place in shaping economic, social, cultural, and political activity at different scales and across different cultural contexts.

Subject Area

• Subject area: Geography (human) and planning
• UCAS code: L701
• Next intake: September 2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Mode: Full time with sandwich year

Why Study This Course

This program tackles the social, political, economic, and environmental challenges that affect how and where we live. It is professionally recognized and accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). The course includes field-based studies, allowing students to apply learning to real-world contexts and develop practical skills. A placement year provides industry experience, helping students develop skills and connections to accelerate their careers.

Accreditations

• Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Entry Requirements

We accept a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as equivalent international qualifications subject to entry requirements. Typical offers are as follows:

• A level: AAB-BBB
• Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer.
• International Baccalaureate: 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.
• Baccalaureate Wales: From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3).
• GCSE and other essential requirements: You must have or be working towards English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent, and GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent qualification.
• English language requirements:
  • GCSE: Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
  • IELTS (academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
  • TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
  • PTE Academic: At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
  • Trinity ISE II/III: II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits, III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status.

• Fees for home status:
  • Year one: £9,535
  • Year two: £9,535
  • Year three (sandwich year): £1,905
  • Year four: £9,535
• Fees for overseas status:
  • Year one: £24,700
  • Year two: £24,700
  • Year three (sandwich year): £4,940
  • Year four: £24,700

Additional Costs

The School does not cover subsistence costs related to the placement year. The year 2 residential field study experience is fully subsidised, but you will be responsible for the costs of local travel and subsistence on all field study visits.

Course Structure

This is a 4-year full-time degree. Years 1, 2, and 4 contain compulsory and optional modules, and year 3 consists of a year-long professional work placement. You'll need to earn 120 credits a year. Modules are worth 20 credits, and the final-year dissertation is worth 40 credits.

• Year one: Introduced to the key dimensions of Human Geography.
• Year two: Builds on the foundations provided in the first year, looking in more depth at the history of geographical thought and the cultural, development, environmental, economic, political, and social sub-fields of human geography.
• Year three: Placement year, which may be paid or unpaid.
• Year four: Explores the broader relevance of geography to policy and society. Through the compulsory dissertation module, you will conduct your own research and produce an extended report.

Learning and Assessment

Our approach is based on a commitment to provide the highest quality teaching. As far as possible, we aim to teach in small groups because we believe this encourages a more positive learning environment between staff and students and among students themselves.

• How will I be supported?: You will have regular feedback from your personal tutor and access to the University's support services.
• How will I be assessed?: A range of assessment methods are used, including essays, presentations, portfolios, and creative assignments.

Careers and Placements

We are committed to helping you achieve your professional ambitions, providing you with the skills, curiosity, and confidence to make your mark in your chosen field.

• Career prospects: Our graduates occupy key positions in national and local governments, business consultancies, multi-national companies, sustainable energy centers, international development agencies, environmental agencies, housing strategy companies, construction, surveying, and are active in both the public and private sectors.
• Placements: This degree is a 4-year option with a placement year in the third year.

Fieldwork

Each academic year offers a subsidised field study visit, which allows you to research and investigate a live issue/case study on location. In year one, these field study visits are local to the Cardiff city region. In year two and your final year, you can opt for a residential field study visit, which often encompasses UK and overseas destinations.