地理学是对世界运作方式的研究。它是一门独特的，综合性的学科，涵盖自然科学和社会科学。作为自然科学，地理学主要关注环境，主要通过景观及其在空间和时间上的演变。作为一门社会科学，地理学关注的是人们与其社会，文化，政治和经济世界之间的关系。在这两种情况下，人与自然环境之间的关系都是至关重要的。在整合人类和自然观点以及借鉴自然科学和社会科学的理论和实践方法的过程中，地理和地理学家处于有利位置，可以解决当代经济学，社会和环境问题，例如气候变化，环境退化，文化认同等问题，社会排斥和经济发展。<br>爱丁堡大学是英国领
The Master of Arts (MA) Geography enables you to specialise in human geography. It is key to understanding and resolving many of society's most pressing problems.<br><br>Human geographers study many different aspects of the modern world, including:<br><br>public health<br>deprivation<br>urban justice<br>indigenous struggles<br>land rights<br>migration<br>mobility<br>climate emergency<br>We will learn about the relationships between people and their social, cultural, political, and economic worlds.<br><br>You will also study aspects of physical geography. We believe it is important to understand the ways we live in the world, as well as our impact upon it.<br><br>This degree is flexible. You will be able to build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about.<br><br>Field experiences will deepen your sense of community within your group. You will engage in a dynamic learning experience through peer learning where knowledge, ideas, and discoveries thrive.<br><br>Working on multidisciplinary problems prepares you for the real world, where collaborative solutions are crucial to solving local and global challenges.<br><br>Your field training will prepare you for the opportunity to conduct your own independent project. We will support you with the supervision of an experienced academic in your chosen topic.<br><br>The locations and experiences of each trip will vary. We want to enrich you with a broad understanding of how the world works. Our goal is to minimise our carbon footprint while providing you with the best training opportunities.<br><br>Our compulsory field trips or field courses are free, including travel and accommodation. To ensure our degrees are accessible and inclusive, we offer alternative learning experiences where necessary.