Geography

Geographers are working to understand our changing world and how to build healthier environments for sustainable futures. Combining their knowledge of our planet's evolving physical and social environments, they help shape the world around us.

Our Geography BSc(Hons) examines crucial contemporary issues. You’ll learn about earth systems and processes, conservation and biodiversity, and environmental and societal changes at local, national and global scales.

You’ll develop practical, career-focused skills through classroom, laboratory and field-based learning. The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

Top reasons to choose this course

- Professional accreditation from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

- Learn field skills on frequent day trips and residential field trips.

- Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily (go to the fees and costs section for more info).

- Work experience throughout the course including the option of a placement year.

- Option to specialise in sustainability and climate change, geomorphology and landscape change, and social and political geography.

- Build professional skills in geospatial data analysis, environmental impact assessment and planning.

- Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.