Geography (Physical) with Professional Experience

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Examine the processes and patterns that shape the natural world around us with our BSc Geography (Physical) with Professional Experience degree.This four-year course includes a year-long professional placement, which occurs between your second and final year of study.

On this course you'll deepen your understanding of how our physical environment works, responds, and adapts to change. You will also have the chance to help address issues critical to our shared global future, including:

  • climate change

  • natural disasters

  • weather systems.

    You'll explore our physical world's diverse landscapes and environments through the study of:

  • hydrology

  • climatology

  • hazards

  • soils

  • biogeography.

    You'll also have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the course to suit your interests as they evolve.

    For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/geography-ug/bsc-physical-geography-with-professional-experience

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    Scottish Higher ABBBB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2114 Physical scientists
    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
    9112 Forestry and related workers
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000