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Geography
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Join a community of geographers committed to real-world impact and building transferable skills.
When you study one of our human or physical Geography degrees at UEA, you'll do more than study the world. You'll learn directly from world-leading experts who are actively shaping the future.
You’ll join a prestigious yet inclusive community, dedicated to local and global leadership in Geography.
Studying Geography is bigger and broader than you ever imagined. Whether you’re interested in climate change, migration, geopolitics, inequality or natural disasters, our degrees will prepare you to contribute to a fairer, more sustainable world.
You’ll thrive on a Geography degree at UEA if you genuinely care about the world and we’ll offer you the flexibility to align your degree with your values and aspirations.
Why choose Geography at UEA?
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for overall research quality, impact, and outputs for Development Studies
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Accreditation
Our BSc Geography and BA Geography courses are accredited with the Royal Geographical Society.
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Learn from world-leading experts in a supportive environment
We are ranked first in the UK for research quality in Geography and Environmental Science (The Times, 2024) and Development Studies (Times Higher Education REF 2021).
You’ll learn from staff who have influenced policy at the highest levels. Our experts have advised:
The French government on climate change research
The UK government on its Biomass Strategy and how the UK can reach net zero
The United Nations on forest conservation and ocean protection
BBC’s Blue Planet on life in the ocean
The US Geological Survey to monitor the world’s most active volcano.
You’ll also benefit from being in a prestigious university and close-knit community. We really care for our students and will support you personally and academically throughout your degree.
Your study options
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Development Work Placement
Our BA (Hons) Geography with Global Development offers an 8-10 week Work Placement option
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I had a really nice balance between the human and the physical geography. I loved the variety in the course. I loved going on the field trips. They ... really helped to bond you with your coursemates.
Georgia
BSc Geography graduate
Read about Georgia's journey from Geography at UEA to Kent Police.
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