Human Geography and Sustainability Research - MA. To develop sustainable lifestyles, communities, environments and resources, we must first understand how we,
To develop sustainable lifestyles, communities, environments and resources, we must first understand how we, as humans, interact with, modify and depend on
Fieldwork
Fieldwork opportunities are fully integrated into the curriculum to enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.
These practical experiences provide you with the opportunity to develop and refine the skills required for a career within industry.
Early in year one you will undertake a field visit to Trentham Monkey Forest to inv.
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Learn from Our Campus - Our Own Living Laboratory
Our unique 600-acre rural campus is a fantastic natural environment to carry out fieldwork.
You can test new ideas, discover solutions to problems and bring your learning to life.
Keele's diverse habitats and environments enable you to learn in an authentic environment whilst practicing sustainably.
Human geographers use Keele campus as a Living La.
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Our Local Area
Keele is in an area full of fascinating human geography.
Situated just outside the historic industrial area of the North Staffordshire Potteries, but in a rural setting that stretches to the west through Cheshire towards Wales.
We are within walking distance of Apedale heritage area, which combines some of England's oldest industrial history with s.
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Overview
Geography is uniquely positioned between the physical and social sciences enabling geographers to provide broad-ranging perspectives on a range of key societal challenges.
It explores the spatial interactions between human behaviours and society and the interrelationships between the environment and political, economic and social forces.
The flexib.
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Spend A Year in Industry
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are seeking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and an understanding of the workplace.
Between years two and three of your degree, you can spend a year gaining practical experience with a geography-focused company or organisation.
This will benefit you by providing familiar.
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Study Abroad
In between years two and three of your degree, you can choose to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
This exciting opportunity enable you to experience different cultural perspectives and to establish international networks.
It also shows you have the personal attributes to embrace new experiences which can enhance your employability.
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What can I do with a degree in human geography?
You'll graduate with cutting-edge insight into the latest academic, policy and practice-related discussions, debates and developments in the fields of human geography and sustainability, together with the advanced research skills required for a career in the public, private or third sector.
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What is the Keele foundation year?
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.
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What makes Keele a 'true living lab'?
Keele's unique self-contained campus, with over 600 acres of grounds including:
forests and lakes has provided an ideal setting to establish itself as a testbed for real-world teaching learning and research opportunities as a ‘true Living Lab’. ,
Why do you study geography at Keele University?
Why study Geography at Keele University? Geography is uniquely positioned between the physical and social sciences enabling geographers to provide broad-ranging perspectives on a range of key societal challenges.
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Year One
The first year of the programme is carefully designed to bring together the diverse learning experiences across the cohort.
From human behaviours that have shaped, and continue to shape natural and built environments, to social inequalities in physical and economic health and wellbeing, you will cover a thorough grounding in both human and physical.
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Year Three
Your studies will culminate with the opportunity to mould your degree to your career aspirations and interests.
You will unleash your creativity and apply the techniques you have acquired throughout your studies by working on a final year geography project.
Under the guidance of an experienced academic, you can choose your own topic or explore one .
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Year Two
In year two, you will develop an appreciation of the dynamic and research-based nature of the discipline and will learn how to use geographical evidence to explain the spatial interactions between human behaviours and society.
From debates concerning the relationship between space and society to training in a variety of essential field, laboratory .
