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Edinburgh Campus

Content

MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment will interest you if you want to specialise in human geography and related topics such as urban design, social policy and equity, sustainable cities, and sustainable development. Overall, this degree explores the ways in which people shape and are shaped by the places and environments in which they live.

In years one and two, you’ll cover a broad range of fundamental courses on human geography (social, economic, and urban), physical geography (earth systems, hydrology, and geomorphology), transferable and geography-specific skills and practical fieldwork. You’ll specialise in human geography in the later years of the degree, studying cities, place and place making, and urban development.

You will develop field skills in surveying, mapping, and questionnaires, alongside important analytical and research skills. Through this cross-disciplinary, industry focussed, and problem-based degree, you’ll acquire the skills needed to work in multi-disciplinary teams and solve real-world problems.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB plus 4 Highers at AABB.