Geography

Do you have a fascination for the complex web of physical, biological and human interactions that shape our plane? Live your geography degree, using the iconic Lake District as your personal laboratory.

Spend time exploring the diverse sites on your doorstep, from rolling hills to vast lakes. There is no better place to study Geography, than the heart of the Lake District.

Our course encompasses human, physical and environmental geography, and explores many of the key grand challenges that face both humanity and the planet in the 21st century.

Course Overview Live your degree. Surround yourself with the beauty of the Lake District.

Our Ambleside Campus allows you to spend time learning the field, in the field. We believe that students learn from experience.

Geographers explore the global challenges that face both humanity and the planet in the 21st century. Based at our Ambleside campus in the heart of the Lake District, on this geography course you will embrace the mix of natural and social science and humanities that create the diversity and exuberance we call geography.

On this course you will...

Study geography at the University of Cumbria in the Lake District, the UK's only university campus in a UNESCO World Heritage Site – unbeatable natural surroundings that enable you to live your geography degree.

Be taught by experienced and passionate lecturers, who will encourage you to learn by doing.

Have access to up-to-date technology used in the modern workplace, including advanced Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing.

Learn to solve large global challenges and local issues like small-scale flood management, boosting your problem-solving skills.

Embark on exhilarating field trips and dive into real-world opportunities as you collaborate with top employers, to grow your network and gain invaluable hands-on experience!