Geography, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

If you:

• love the environment

• are eager to understand how our planet works

• have a keen interest in cultures and societies

• are concerned about the impact of climate change

Then geography may be for you.What is geography?Understanding geography is very important in this day and age.Geography is the study of the way the world works. The subject covers the natural and social sciences which helps you understand and tackle important environmental and societal issues.You can explore the physical processes of our planet, such as:

• volcanoes

• flooding

• climate change

You can also explore human issues such as:

• sustainability

• health

• social justice

You can study geography in two ways:

• as a natural science through physical geography

• as a social science or humanities subject, through human geography

What will I learn?The Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geography is an environmental geography degree. It specialises in physical geography. Using natural science, you will learn about the Earth's surface processes and their complex interactions.You will also study some human geography. We believe it is important to understand the ways we live in the world, as well as our impact on it.We will study the changes happening to our planet caused by both natural processes and people's actions around the world.Discover and study the forces that shape our ever-changing world, including:

• volcanoes

• glaciers and ice sheets

• environmental degradation

• natural hazards such as flooding

• landscape geomorphology

• climate change

Our degree teaches you important quantitative skills like:

• computer modelling

• mapping

• data presentation

• using Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

• coding and programming languages

Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.This degree is also flexible. You will be able to build your degree around topics you are interested in.An extraordinary reputationWe are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of us are world experts in our field.Our staff will incorporate the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you.

• We are 22nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

• We are ranked 19th in the world and 7th in the UK for geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

• Enjoy access to a world of experience with our research and industry networks.

• Get advice and guidance with our dedicated careers service.

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