Geography for undergraduates
With the global challenges facing humanity as the 21st century unfolds, there's never been a better time to study geography. And with a world-class university and a rich human and physical landscape, Sheffield is the perfect place to study it.
Human civilisation is under pressure as never before on issues like climate, land use, inequality and health. Join us and you'll study alongside pioneers in new geographical research. You'll have a chance to play your own part in solving the great problems of our time.
One of the best
We're one of the UK's top ten geography departments for both research and teaching. Our staff are some of the biggest names in the field.
And Sheffield's a university where the top academics teach as well as research. Study with us and you'll learn about the newest advances and discoveries in geography – direct from the people who are making them. They'll give you intense, continuous feedback on your work, helping you develop your skills and insights and realise your full potential.
Freedom to explore
Not only that – you'll be free to explore geography on your own terms. Other universities tend to specialise in either human or physical geography. Choose one and your course is fixed. At Sheffield we specialise in both. You can mix and match modules from both sides of the subject. Discover the aspect that excites you most. Then research it in depth for your final-year project. It's the best way to study. That's why our students love their courses so much.
Our range of Geography degrees
After your degreeAs a subject that crosses the boundaries between science and the humanities, geography gives you a great range of skills to offer potential employers. Critical thinking, information analysis, cultural awareness, team working and communication, project management – the list goes on. And our degree courses, with our reputation as a premier university, mean Sheffield graduates are in high demand. The recent figures are impressive. Six months after graduation, 91 per cent of our alumni were either working or studying for a further degree. What do our graduates do?Many of our graduates work in urban regeneration, environmental consultancy, and local economic regeneration. Others have followed careers in finance and banking, while a third group manage public services such as health, housing and town planning. |
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An ideal setting...
So the University of Sheffield is a great choice for geography students. And so is the city of Sheffield. It's a remarkably diverse city – culturally, socio-economically, and geologically. Five rivers, seven hills and a spectacular mix of urban and rural. It's a fascinating place to be a student, especially in geography.
If you've never been to Sheffield, you'll be amazed by our proximity to the Peak District – an area of stunning geological beauty, rich industrial history, and ongoing debate over land use. Study with us, and both the city and the countryside can be your lab.
Your fieldwork
Fieldwork is a vital way of building your knowledge and skills as a geographer. Our students enjoy a range of study visits throughout their time with us. Start with the Peaks and Lake District, here in the north of England. Then move on to Athens, New York City, Kenya and the Mojave Desert in California.
(There's a fee for the optional advanced field classes, but the cost of all the compulsory field visits is included in your tuition fee. So you won't pay a penny more than you need to.)
There's also the option to spend a whole year of your degree in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Singapore or the USA as part of our Study Abroad programme. It's a great way of enriching your studies – and expanding your horizons.
A learning communityOur department's not just a world-class centre for the study of geography. It's a warm, welcoming community. Within days of arriving, most of our students find a wide circle of new friends – around the department, on the Welcome Walk, and through some of the great activities run by our student society, GeogSoc. Back in the department you'll find help, should you need it, from our friendly, approachable team. Our 'office hours' system means you'll always know when and where to find them. Your personal tutor offers one-to-one advice on academic and other issues throughout your time with us. You'll get the same deal from your supervisor when you're writing your dissertation. And our support staff are here to help when you're using the department's computing facilities or lab equipment. So while we expect you to work hard towards your degree, we work hard to support you in return. |
