MA (Hons) Geography and History

Course Overview This combined honors degree in Geography and History provides a unique interdisciplinary lens to analyze the world's most pressing social, environmental, and political challenges. You will develop a deep understanding of how places and communities are shaped across time, learning to critically evaluate historical evidence and contemporary geospatial data. The course emphasizes practical application through field trips, partner-led projects, and the analysis of diverse sources—from maps and documents to film and music. Key Program Highlights Specialize in human, physical, or integrated geography while exploring history from the early modern to contemporary periods. Gain practical experience through field trips and collaborative projects with external partner organizations. Learn to analyze a vast array of primary sources, including archives, oral histories, geospatial data, visual media, and music. Study global contexts with focus areas spanning the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India. Engage with cutting-edge research on themes like creating just communities, shaping environmental futures, and digital methods.