Geography

A Brighton Geography BA(Hons) degree prepares you for a variety of careers in areas such as environmental consultancy, urban planning, sustainability policy and conservation.

At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course is full of opportunities to build real-world experience – whether through field trips in the UK and overseas, live research projects, placements with local councils, charities and environmental organisations or community volunteering. Our inclusive approach to learning means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton graduates go on to work for organisations such as the Environment Agency, Natural England and Oxfam, as well as in local government, consultancies and international NGOs.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Explore the relationships between people, places and environments, and develop the critical and practical skills to address global challenges like climate change, inequity, migration and sustainable development.

• Get a degree that’s professionally accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – giving you confidence in the quality and industry relevance of your course.

• Learn field skills on day trips and residential field trips. Travel and accommodation are included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily.

• Boost your CV with work experience throughout the course including the option of a placement year and community volunteering with Brighton non-profit organisations.

• Access funded internship schemes like the Brighton Student Research Experience Scheme.

• Contribute to research in areas such as climate and environmental justice, sustainable futures and net zero, LGBTQ and feminist activisms, Black geographies and coloniality, and support building inclusive societies and healthy environments.

• 100% of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ in terms of its reach and significance – 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

• Build professional skills using industry-standard GIS software, undertake qualitative and quantitative research and study environmental assessment and planning.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Geography
Brighton & Hove sits between the South Downs National Park and the sea, so you’ll have access to diverse coastal, rural and urban environments.

Named as one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is a vibrant location with a history of activism and a strong sustainability and community focus. And its position provides easy access to varied UK field sites and international study destinations.