Geography and Environmental Hazards, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Geography is the study of intricate relationships between human societies and Earth's physical elements. This BSc in Geography and Environmental Hazards aims to equip students with knowledge of environmental hazards and the physical environment, emphasizing fieldwork at every level, including mandatory international trips. Key benefits include a strong career focus, with options for a year in industry, GIS training for enhanced employability, and access to university facilities for quantitative skills and hazard simulations. Students contribute to international trip costs, which vary by location.The course features a common first year covering fundamentals like landscapes, environmental systems, and hazard vulnerability, alongside research skills. Year two delves into topics such as climate change and geohazards, while the final year consolidates advanced knowledge through modules on emerging hazards and a research dissertation. A placement year is available for practical experience, and assessments include exams, essays, presentations, and projects to monitor student progress.

This course has a common first year The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses Geography BA (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons) During the first year, you will have the opportunity to study the fundamentals of the natural and human environment including modules that encompass the nature of landscapes, environmental systems and their relationship with society. The geography and natural hazards degree will be framed within the context of natural hazards and the disaster management cycle. For example, we explore why particular communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards and their capacity to mitigate these effects. You will also have the opportunity to learn skills in geographical research including statistical analysis, laboratory analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Modules A Changing Environment Dynamic Landscapes Research/Practical Toolkit People and Place Global Environmental Issues Sustainable Environments Year Two In the second year, you will have the chance to study optional modules to gain an in-depth understanding of the physical processes that govern natural hazards and the behaviour of the physical and human environment in relation to hazard events. We also aim to develop your skills in quantitative and qualitative research including data collection, data handling, critical analysis and methods of reporting. Modules Climate Change Applied GIS and Remote Sensing Hydrometeorological Hazards Geohazards Fieldwork and Research Applications Sustainable Environments in Society: Developing Solutions Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with geoinfomatics, quaternary environments, and nature-based climate solutions, amongst others. Modules Emerging Hazards Research Dissertation Global and Comparative Field Studies Optional module, 1 from the following 2: Hazard Management and Mitigation / Nature Based Climate Solutions Optional modules, 2 from the following 3: Geoinfomatics / Pressures on our Planet / Humans and Hazards We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website