Program Overview
Liverpool Hope University's Human Geography program explores the intricate relationship between people, places, and the environment. Through a social science and humanities lens, students gain a holistic understanding of human geographical dimensions, preparing them for careers in fields such as local government, tourism, environmental protection, and international development. The program emphasizes critical thinking, independent learning, and fieldwork, providing students with a comprehensive and practical education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Overview:
This Human Geography program delves into the intricate relationship between people, places, and the environment. It investigates how these relationships vary across space and time, shaping human lives, activities, and interactions with their surroundings. Utilizing a social science and humanities perspective, the program provides a unique approach to understanding the world.
Objectives:
The overarching aim of the program is to empower students to contribute to a future that prioritizes environmental sustainability and social consciousness. Through the lens of tourism, urban environments, small island settings, and natural hazard management, students gain a holistic understanding of human geographical dimensions.
Description:
Liverpool Hope University offers a unique opportunity to study Human Geography in a dynamic environment. As an excellent case study of economic, environmental, and social regeneration, the city and its surroundings, including rural and coastal settings, offer ample opportunities for practical learning and application.
Outline
Program Content:
The program covers a broad range of geographical topics and emphasizes critical thinking, independent learning, and critical analysis skills. Students gain a deep understanding of the human impact on the environment and the reciprocal influence of the environment on human societies.
Structure:
The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Human Geography. It combines lectures with smaller seminars and individual tutorials, offering personalized learning experiences. The university's field center, Plas Caerdeon, serves as an excellent base for exploring human-environment relationships in a rural setting.
Schedule:
- Year One: Approx. 12 teaching hours per week
- Year Two & Three: Approx. 10 teaching hours per week
- Additional fieldwork hours
- Independent study
Modules:
Year One:
- World Regions: Understanding the World
- Hazards, Risk and Society
- Exploring Geography and Tourism
- Fieldwork
Year Two:
- Contemporary Human Geographies and Tourism
- Research Methods
- Environmental Policy, Planning and Management
- Fieldwork
Year Three:
- Advances in Human Geographies
- Sustainable Futures
- History, Development of Current Practice of Geography
- Advanced Seminars
- Fieldwork
Assessment
The assessment methods incorporate written exams at the end of years two and three, along with reports, essays, and portfolios throughout the program. In the final year, students complete an honors project that either focuses on research in Human Geography or an integrated dissertation in their chosen subject area.
Teaching
The teaching approach is diverse and includes:
- Lectures: Large group discussions
- Seminars: Smaller group discussions (20-25 students)
- Tutorials: Individual or small group meetings
- One-on-one meetings: Dedicated time with tutors
- Fieldwork: Experiential learning opportunities
- Independent study: Encouragement to pursue individual research The program boasts qualified and experienced faculty, many with expertise in diverse fields of Human Geography. This ensures students receive guidance and insights from leading experts.
Careers
Graduates of the program are equipped with skills and knowledge for a wide range of careers, including:
- Local government agencies (transport, tourism, housing, environment)
- Town planning
- Travel and tourism
- Teaching
- Environmental protection
- International development
- Market research
- Housing association management
- Environmental consultancy
- Further studies at Masters and Doctorate levels
Other
The program offers additional opportunities for personal and professional growth:
- Work Placement: Gain practical experience through optional work placement.
- SALA (Service and Leadership Award): Enhance your degree with service-based experiences and leadership development.
- Study Abroad: Spend a semester or a full year at one of the university's partner institutions.
- The tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year are £9,250 for full-time undergraduate courses.
- If you are a student from the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands, your tuition fees will also be £9,250.
- The University reserves the right to increase Home and EU Undergraduate and PGCE tuition fees in line with any inflationary or other increase authorised by the Secretary of State for future years of study.
Additional costs:
- Purchase of key texts (over the 3 years) – cost approx. £100-150
- Costs associated with compulsory and optional residential and other fieldwork (over the 3 years – cost depending on choice and location) – cost approx. £200-250
- Personal fieldwork equipment e.g. waterproof coat etc. – cost approx. £100
International tuition fees:
- The International Tuition fees for 2024/25 are £12,500.
