Geography, BSc (Hons)

Do you have a love of the outdoors, the environment, and a hunger to understand how our planet works? Are you concerned about how climate change impacts our atmosphere, oceans, and environment?Geography may be for you.What is geography?Geography is the study of the way the world works. You can explore the physical processes of our planet, such as:

• volcanoes

• flooding

• climate change

You can also address human issues such as:

• sustainability

• health

• social justice

Understanding geography is becoming increasingly important in today's world. Our planet, and humanity, face some of the biggest challenges we have ever known.Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?You can explore geography:

• as a natural science through physical geography, or

• via the social sciences and humanities, 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.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

We will examine the changes happening to our planet. These changes can occur naturally or as a direct result of people's actions around the world.You will also study aspects of human geography. We believe it is important to understand the ways we live in the world, as well as our impact upon it.Our degree enables you to learn sought-after quantitative skills like:

• computer modelling

• mapping

• data presentation

• using Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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 curious or passionate about.Open to a world of possibilitiesWe are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of them are world experts in their field. Our staff will incorporate the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you.Join us and help tackle today's greatest challenges.

• We are 16th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022.

• We are ranked 17th in the world and 7th in the UK for geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.

• Learn from geographers at the forefront of their fields. We are delivering world-leading research in a range of areas.

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

• Get advice and guidance with our dedicated careers service.