Department of Geography

Congratulations on your offer to study Geography with us. We hope you are feeling inspired after your open day visit, check out some more useful information below.
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Amanda discusses field notebook with students — Third year BA Geography students on the Urban Exploration field class

Our Courses

Fieldwork

Why choose Sheffield Geography

- Top 10 in the UK for geography

The Guardian University Guide 2023

- Top 10 in the world for geography

ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

- Top 50 in the world for geography

QS World University Rankings By Subject 2022

Studying Geography at Sheffield

Geography student Jade talks sustainability

Our facilities

Well-equipped physical geography laboratories

Look around our laboratories

Take a 360° tour around our Geochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Sediment and Teaching laboratories.

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How we can support you

BAME mentoring

Encouraged, enthused and energised by recent social activism and initiatives by Geography students, we have decided to set up a mentorship programme for Black and Minority Ethnic students.

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Technology Enhanced Learning

Wandering in a volcano using the virtual reality headsets

Our TEL Team support Digital Education and Digital Accessibility, helping students get the most out of the available tools, supporting with online submissions and ensuring learning resources are understandable and accessible.

Dr Tom Pering shows students equipment that can be used to monitor volcanoes

Your career

Wherever they go, Sheffield geography graduates make an impact. You will find yourself equipped with the technical skills, expertise and personal attributes it takes to be part of the next generation of change makers.

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Student profiles

Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Eve got her job in the international development sector after studying BA Geography and volunteering for a development charity.

I have gained real work experience in a fast-paced environment

Fran Davenport spent her placement year managing stakeholders and developing planning proposals for sustainable public transport at Transport for London.

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

BA Geography student Robert talks about his aspiration to become a transport planner.

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Our Department

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