BSc (Hons) Geography

Equip yourself with the specialist skills needed to address pressing global challenges. Our flexible geography degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.Course overviewExplore the natural environment and the key challenges we face in moving towards a more sustainable world.Our teaching is informed by the research of our world-leading academics and spans the breadth of the discipline.You can tailor your degree to your interests and won't need to decide between human and physical geography to apply.This enables you to become a specialist in your chosen field or to continue to study a broad range of geographical subjects (both human and physical).You can select from dozens a large number of Geography modules. These range from Glacial Environments, and Global Environmental Change, to Geopolitics, and Local and Regional Development.Work placementGet career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year, and your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. A work placement is not available if you're spending a year studying abroad. Placements are subject to availability.Study abroadExperience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.You may choose to spend a whole year between Stages 2 and 3 or semester 1 of Stage 3 on an international exchange at a partner institution.Careers supportWe value your employability highly and have our own Geography Employability Co-ordinator. In your final year you can select an optional work experience module.Our teaching draws on insights from a range of employers, including governmental bodies, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and charities.Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl initiative.