Geography

The core of geography is the study of how our planet works. Our geography degrees span the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities to address environmental, social and political issues.

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A knowledge of geography is becoming increasingly important in today's world, as our planet and humanity face some of the biggest challenges we have ever known.

Our geography programmes are interdisciplinary, including both aspects of human and physical geography as it is essential to understand our impact on the world and our ways of living within it. 

If you choose to study geography with us, you will become part of an academic community in one of the leading geography departments in the UK and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. As a result, you will experience teaching and learning at the forefront of geographical knowledge and from geographers who are undertaking world-leading research in a wide range of areas.

 

BSc Geography

The BSc Geography is an environmental geography degree. It enables you to specialise in physical geography, using natural science to learn about the Earth’s surface processes.

You will explore the changes happening to our planet, either naturally or as a direct result of the actions of people around the world. Issues that you will explore include climate change, environmental degradation and natural hazards.

You can find out more about our geography programmes on the degree finder including information on programme structure, optional courses, learning outcomes, career opportunities, field trips, entry requirements, and fees and funding.

Access the degree finder page for your programme below: 

MA Geography

The Master of Arts (MA) Geography enables you to specialise in human geography. This discipline is key to understanding and resolving many of society's most pressing problems.

Human geographers study many different aspects of the modern world, including:

  • public health
  • deprivation
  • urban justice
  • indigenous struggles
  • land rights
  • migration
  • mobility
  • climate emergency
  • everyday life

You'll learn about the relationships between people and their social, cultural, political, and economic worlds. You will also study aspects of physical geography, as it is important to understand our impact on the world and our ways of living within it.

The programme is flexible, so you will have opportunities to build your degree around areas that you are most curious or passionate about.

You can find out more about our geography programmes on the degree finder including information on programme structure, optional courses, learning outcomes, career opportunities, field trips, entry requirements, and fees and funding.

Access the degree finder page for your programme below: