Understand our rapidly changing world
Congratulations on your offer to study Geography at The University of Manchester.
When you choose Manchester, you benefit from world-class teaching on pertinent topics; from the societal to the environmental challenges we face, both locally and globally.
Unlock opportunities to shape your future and make a difference with your degree.
Ranked highly for Geography
Ranked 6th in the UK for Geography (QS 2024).
Top facilities
We’re one of Europe’s best-equipped universities for studying geography, with state-of-the-art laboratories, including microscopy, virtual reality.
Your next steps
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Your questions
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Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
Geography at Manchester opens up a whole world of career opportunities, in areas as diverse as international development, environment, planning, and government policy.
95% of our graduates go onto work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree, and the average graduate earns £24,000 yearly during that period (Discover Uni).
Student blogs
Students, staff and alumni from the Humanities faculty share their thoughts about studying here in Manchester.
Measuring carbon footprint
Dr Joe Blakey argues the UK's impact on climate change may be underestimated.
Strategy and policy
Gareth is helping develop Manchester’s economic and cultural policies.
Specialist master’s
Samuel explains how choosing a specialist master’s helped launch his career.
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Flexible degree
Choose both human and physical geography units in your first year.
Specialise with a BA or BSc in your second year, once you’ve explored your options.
Transferring to a course with a professional placement or international study could be an option too.
Options open
Josh explains why the flexibility of our courses made Manchester the right choice.
Student insight
Hear from Emily, a second year BA Geography student about why she chose to study Geography at Manchester.
Versatile degree
Katie tells us what she loves about her course.
Providing high-quality education
How you will learn
We are committed to providing a high-quality learning environment.
We combine state of the art labs, with lecture-based teaching and group work. You will have the opportunity to choose field courses within international locations.
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Research with impact
Read about the research specialities of some of your lecturers.
Manchester is home to one of the UK’s most dynamic groups of geographical researchers.
We’re committed to making significant contributions to some of the most important intellectual and practical issues facing society.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: ugadmissions.seed@manchester.ac.uk
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Your course
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