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MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment (Edinburgh)

School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society Heriot Watt University UK in Edinburgh - United Kingdom
Degree Bachelors
Mode Full-Time
Duration 4 years
Fees (Per year) 15,384 GBP

Program Overview

The Geography, Society and Environment degree is designed for students who are interested in human geography and related topics in urban design, social policy, cities and modern studies. Overall, this degree explores the ways in which people shape and are shaped by the places and environments in which they live. How do cities change and how do the people involved shape those cities and neighbourhoods? How does the built environment shape our behaviour? What makes some places healthier or happier or more resilient?

You will develop field work skills in surveying, mapping and site assessment with field work and site visits as a key strand in your learning. You will develop important research skills through core modules in statistics, data analysis and research methods which you will apply to your final year research dissertation. Cross-disciplinary and problem-based working helps students acquire the skills needed to work in multi-disciplinary teams and solve real-world problems.

 

Employability

In highly skilled work

  • 75% of those are in highly skilled work 15 months after graduating.

Salary

  • The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £22000

  • The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £25000

Employers

Employers include:

  • Scottish Widows

  • Standard Life

  • Jones Lang LaSalle

  • CBRE

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