Overview

This Human Geography programme from University of Kent encompasses social and cultural geography, urban and political geography, economics and development studies, as well as environmental and landscape planning.

Careers

The Human Geography programme from University of Kent combine academic theory with practical field experience to develop graduates who are highly employable. Human Geography graduates work in a variety of sectors including international aid and development agencies such as the United Nations, NGOs and charities; the civil service and local government departments responsible for housing and planning, environmental services, recycling, sustainability, regeneration; Ministry of Defence; environmental consultancies; travel and tourism; the property, real estate and planning sectors.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Urban mobility and segregation in Stockholm and Jerusalem.
The Political Economy of Backpacker Tourism in South East Asia
Cultural values and practices towards the natural environment in the British Overseas Territories
Analysis of the role of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy in creating jobs in UK rural areas.
Local knowledge, science and the environment: how and why people respond to climate change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

More details

No fixed application deadline for applications from home students. Apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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63

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118

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

For an MSc by research a first degree (at least 2:1) in a relevant subject is required
For an MPhil or PhD a first degree and a usually a Master’s (at least Merit) or substantial professional experience in a relevant field is required.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU Full time: £19300

EU and International Part time: £9,650
UK Part time: £2,503

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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