Geography, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future for our world? If so, then our BA/BSc Geography course is perfect for you.We'll dive into topics like climate change, globalisation, and our relationship with the earth. Moreover, you'll gain skills to analyse data related to the world in which we live.With many fascinating and inspiring optional modules to choose from, you'll have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on field trips both in the UK and overseas. You can choose to analyse the impact of humans on the world's physical and built environments. You can explore the development of the global economy or solve geospatial problems. The choice is yours.You'll have the option to spend a semester studying abroad or to spend a year on placement in industry. Our partner institutions are based in locations such as Canada, Europe and the USA or at our campuses in China or Malaysia.You’ll study at our 300 acre, environmentally sustainable University Park campus; our largest, award-winning campus set around a lake in extensive greenery.At the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and skills you need for your professional career. Join us in working towards a more sustainable and just future and make a difference in the world.

Your first year covers the foundation of both human and physical geography. You are encouraged to choose optional modules that are appropriate to your geography degree, or at an appropriate level from across the university. Many students opt to study languages, the arts, social and natural sciences or engineering, in addition to geography modules. Year two includes fewer core modules. Instead, you will choose from a range of optional modules appropriate to your geography degree. You will have the opportunity to pursue 20 credits of appropriate modules from outside of geography, subject to approval. In year three, the dissertation is the only core module. Alongside this, you can choose from a range of advanced geography modules appropriate to your degree.