Geographers examine the cultures, economies, societies, physical landscape and environments of the Earth using a unique combination of the humanities, social and natural sciences.
The Higher Diploma in Arts - Geography is a conversion course intended for those who already hold a degree in Arts or Science subject other than Geography. This qualification is often considered by those seeking to develop a geographical perspective on the world in preparation for further study and employment, or by those wishing to add Geography as a second-level teaching subject.
The Higher Diploma in Arts Geography consists of modules to the value of 60 credits selected from a range of existing Second and Third year Geography modules covering the main thematic areas in Geography along with the methods used in geographical enquiry. The module requirements leave scope for students to tailor the programme to their own interests.
All Higher Diploma in Arts – geography students are required to attend a week-long residential field methods course (GG2022) which usually takes place at the end of Semester 2.
Skills and Careers Information
You will gain technical geographical skills including:

computer cartography and geographical information systems
remote sensing
quantitative and qualitative research methods
social surveys and analysis
landscape evaluation/planning.

Geography is a diverse discipline with career paths as varied as your individual interests, including:

planning
local/community development
environmental assessment and management
housing policy
regional development
TV news production/research
geo-informatics
journalism
diplomatic service
financial services and global business
public relations
European space agency
market research
teaching
tourism
academic teaching and research
museum/heritage management