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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.

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Why choose Geography at UEA?

1^st

for overall research quality, impact, and outputs for Development Studies

8^th

in the world for research citations in Geography

QS World University Rankings 2023

1^st

in the UK for research quality in Geography and Environmental Science

Complete University Guide 2025

Choose a pathway that suits you

There are three undergraduate pathways you can follow:

BSc (Hons) Geography focuses on physical geography
BA (Hons) Geography focuses on human geography
BA (Hons) Geography with Global Development combines a focus on Human geography with the study of global development challenges.

All our undergraduate degree modules overlap and you’ll benefit from world-leading researchers whichever pathway you choose.

Our modules enable you to explore the entire range of environmental, social and natural sciences. You’ll gain insight into human behaviour, potential responses and their environmental impact.

Placement and internship opportunities

All our BA and BSc undergraduates have the option to take a placement year. Our connections with NGOs, councils and government provide lots of opportunities for you to gain industry experience.

Through our world-leading research projects and industry connections, we also offer national and international internship opportunities.

Our Global Development students can complete an 8-10 week placement, either in the UK or overseas, as part of their degree.

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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.

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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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Or join us for a subject taster session to get a feel for what it's like to study Geography at UEA.

We also hold regular webinars on a broad range of topics about university, like personal statements, student finance, and life as a student.

All Geography courses Subject tasters and webinars

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