Physical Geography, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

The study of geography, encompassing landscape formation, satellite Earth observation, GIS data analysis, and environmental monitoring from space, remains highly pertinent today. For those seeking to boost employability in physical geography, this programme develops essential practical, numerical, and computational skills for careers in regional planning, environmental management, local authority roles, financial planning, computing, or business management. Situated near the Gower Peninsula and other outstanding natural areas, Swansea University offers exceptional fieldwork in Wales and abroad, such as in Austria, Malaysian Borneo, or Vancouver. Students explore key topics like glacial processes, global environmental change, and plate tectonics, while gaining transferable skills through industrial placements and access to advanced facilities, including high-performance computing labs and specialized equipment.Guided by renowned academics like Professors Tavi Murray and Adrian Luckman, the curriculum includes compulsory modules in Years 1 and 2 on global environmental change and data analysis, with options for overseas field trips. In Year 3, students study abroad, and Year 4 features a dissertation alongside electives in glaciology and atmospheric science. Assessment combines exams, coursework, practicals, fieldwork, and tutorials, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.