Social Sciences (Geography) (R23-GEO)
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)Open University
Course details
Course description
This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with learning how key geographical concepts can be applied to some of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, including globalisation, development, climate change, migration and urbanisation. On completion of your degree, you’ll be able to apply geographical and social theories to current debates, analyse and assess different types of evidence, including statistical data, and carry out independent project-based work. You’ll also have gained a wide range of transferable skills – opening employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.
**Key features of the course**
- Specialise in human geography within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.
- Explore real-world problems such as globalisation and climate change.
- Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, and communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.
- Gain a degree directly relevant to careers in planning, local government, environmental management and teaching.
Subjects
- Social sciences
- Geography
Entry requirements
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Course options
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Distance learning
1st Oct 2024 to 1st Oct 2024
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Distance Learning
Online
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Distance learning
1st Feb 2025 to 1st Feb 2025
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Distance Learning
Online
None