Overview

BA (Hons) Geography at Durham University explores how people, places and environments interact, combining human and physical perspectives to build a broad understanding of geographical issues. The course develops geographical knowledge alongside research and analytical skills, allowing students to pursue areas of particular academic interest as their studies progress.

What You'll Learn

• Foundations of human and physical geography and key geographical concepts

• Contemporary issues involving social, political and environmental change

• Geographical research methods, including investigation, information retrieval and data interpretation

• Human geography themes such as development, urban life, social and cultural geography, and political geography

• Specialist topics that reflect current research in human and integrated geography

• Field-based research and practical approaches to geographical investigation

• Independent research through a dissertation on a selected geographical topic

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain and critically examine important geographical concepts and debates across human and physical geography. They will be able to select and apply appropriate research approaches, interpret geographical information and develop evidence-based arguments. Students will also be able to investigate geographical questions independently, drawing together relevant theories, methods and evidence. Through a flexible choice of advanced topics, they will develop more specialised knowledge within areas of geography that align with their academic interests.