Physical Geography, BSc (Hons)

Geography enables us to comprehend our physical surroundings and address future sustainability issues. This three-year BSc in Physical Geography at the University of Southampton explores the processes shaping the world, including ecology and geology, while teaching students to analyse landscapes, geographical data, and satellite imagery to understand environmental dynamics. Opportunities include studying remote sensing, undertaking fieldwork in locations such as Europe and Cambodia, utilising advanced facilities, and examining shifts in Earth's systems and societal responses.Fieldwork and core modules, such as Dynamic Landscapes and Ecology & Conservation, form key elements, with options to customise studies. Assessment encompasses lectures, tutorials, coursework, essays, projects, presentations, and exams, supported by academic tutors. Graduates excel in careers like environmental consultancy and policy, with 100% employed or in further study (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021), and the program ranks 6th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide, 2024).

Field work is an important element of your degree and you will have the option to participate in projects in each year of study. You will also complete core modules and choose additional optional modules each year to shape your degree to your interests. Examples of core modules for year one include: Dynamic Landscapes Ecology & Conservation Exploring Urban & Natural Environments First Year Field Course The Earth System Principles of Geography For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page on our website. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.