Program Overview

The aim of this course is to provide you with the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and understanding of physical environments.

You will understand the evolution and significance of distinct places and the inter-relationships between people and the environment.

Why you should study this course

• The Geography BSc (Hons) course has fieldwork embedded at every level, including at least one mandatory residential field trip2 to enhance their applied geographical skills.
• We aim for you to experience international mobility at least once during your studies through a mandatory international field trip. You will be required to contribute to the costs2 of the mandatory international field trip, the precise amount of which will vary year to year and be dependent on location and the availability of University subsidies. See fees and funding section for more details.
• There is a strong career/employability focus throughout the course, which is manifested in the four-year sandwich degree, where the third year offers the option of a year in industry or study abroad2, based on our long experience of organising placements with a wide range of professional contacts.
• You will acquire basic capabilities in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), a key skill sought by many employers. All students receive a certificate of GIS training on successful completion of an appropriate exercise.
• You will have access to laboratories to develop quantitative analytical skills. You will also utilise the Simulation Centre4, which enables geographical and environmental phenomena to be visualised in a safe setting that allows students to grasp issues and implications.