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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Geography with Global Development

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geography with Global Development course at University of East Anglia.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Contextual offer: BBC

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
International£22,000 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: LL78

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Geography with Global Development course.

Overview The world is more interconnected than ever before, driving urgent global challenges such as food insecurity, conflict, social justice, and the environmental crisis. More than ever, there’s a need for geographers with a truly global perspective. Our BA in Geography and Global Development equips you with the skills to think globally and work towards a just and sustainable future.

You’ll study critical contemporary issues from a geographical perspective – including poverty, race, gender, health, migration, the environment, artificial intelligence, and cities – with a focus on the relationship between people, place, and transformative social justice. You’ll gain key practical skills, including the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), cross-cultural communication, policy analysis, problem-solving, and fieldwork skills. You can also deepen your understanding of specific regions, such as sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. Local fieldwork is a vital part of all core modules and there are exciting residential field trips in Europe and the UK.

UEA is the ideal place to study for a BA in Geography and Global Development. We’ve been rated 1st in the UK for research quality in both Development Studies (REF 2021) and Geography and Environmental Science (Complete University Guide 2025). This degree is also extremely flexible and can be taken with an 8-to-10 week work placement, work placement year, or a study abroad year. In previous years, students have done placements in Costa Rica, Uganda, Cambodia, Kenya, Peru, and the UK. Popular year abroad destinations include South Korea, Ghana, USA, and Australia.

By studying with us in the vibrant city of Norwich, you’ll join our welcoming and close-knit academic community. You’ll work alongside world-renowned geographers as well as experts in politics, anthropology, economics, and the environment - all within the School of Global Development. Our academics work across every region of the world, and you'll benefit from their connections and expertise in countries as diverse as Uganda, India, and Chile.

A degree in Geography and Global Development prepares you for an exciting and rewarding career in a range of sectors including tourism, urban and regional planning, environmental sustainability, law, government, NGOs, and more. According to the Royal Geographical Society, geography graduates have the joint highest employment rates amongst social scientists and command some of the highest salaries.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Environmental Sciences

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Human geography

• International development

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of East Anglia reviews

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Based on 113 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
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Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

(3)

1 year ago

Foundation year student

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

(5)

1 year ago

Foundation year student

I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them

(4)

1 year ago

Foundation year student

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

(5)

1 year ago

Foundation year student

My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Geography with Global Development course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Development studies
Human geography

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

73%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

91%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

61%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

85%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

77%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

73%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

72%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

58%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

74%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

78%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

low

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

70%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

84%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

92%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

69%

low

Student information

The Geography with Global Development course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Human geography
International development
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male45%Other1%
Where students come from
International6%UK94%
Student performance
2:1 or above85%
First year dropout rate8%
Number of students330
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
GeographyB
BiologyC
HistoryB
PsychologyB
MathematicsC
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female65%Male35%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above91%
First year dropout rate8%
Number of students290
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
GeographyB
BiologyC
EconomicsC
MathematicsC
English LiteratureB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Geography with Global Development at University of East Anglia.

Earnings after graduation

The Geography with Global Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Geography, earth and environmental studies
Sociology, social policy and anthropology

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£25.9k

Third year after graduation

£31.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£19.7k

First year after graduation

£24.1k

Third year after graduation

£27.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Geography with Global Development.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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