Research impact rated as world-leading and internationally excellent

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We're a dynamic and vibrant international community of geographers, committed to tackling some of the biggest issues in our changing world.

Top 50 worldwide

Sheffield has been recognised as the 43rd best university for Geography, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.

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Student-led expedition

Two BSc Geography students and one Environmental Science student undertook an expedition to Kyrgyzstan to conduct research for their dissertations.

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Postgraduate Courses

Discover our taught postgraduate courses in International Development and Polar and Alpine Change.

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Top 50 worldwide

Ala Archa Expedition

Postgraduate Courses

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Our courses allow you the freedom and flexibility to discover and understand our world. You'll be taught by leading academics that are specialists in their fields.

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World-class research

We are at the forefront of human and physical geography research with our internationally excellent and world-leading contribution been recognised in the results of REF 2014.

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Collaborations and partnerships

Working collaboratively with governmental agencies, policy makers, think tanks, charities, NGO’s and businesses across the globe we are committed to tackling some of the biggest social and environmental issues and problems.

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