Geography

Our Geography BSc(Hons) prepares you for careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, resource management, environmental impact assessment, sustainability policy, education and more.

At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This degree is packed with opportunities for hands-on learning – through laboratory work, field trips in the UK and overseas, live environmental research projects, community volunteering and placements with councils, conservation charities and environmental organisations.

Brighton graduates work for organisations such as the Environment Agency, Southern Water, Oxfam, Low Carbon Europe and GIS consultancies.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Study earth systems, biodiversity, conservation, climate change and environmental change, alongside the human processes that shape our world.

• Gain a degree accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – recognition of its quality and professional relevance.

• Learn specialist field skills on day trips and residential field trips, with travel and accommodation included for mandatory trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily.

• Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional placement year and community volunteering.

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

• Contribute to research in areas such as environmental change, conservation management, geohazards, climate systems and aquatic environments.

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

• Build industry-ready skills in GIS and remote sensing, statistical and spatial data analysis, environmental assessment and geohazard monitoring.

• Strengthen transferable skills in time management, group working, communication, presenting, designing solutions and software skills – all of which help prepare you for your career.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Geography
Brighton & Hove offers geographers a mix of study environments – from chalk downland and dynamic coastal systems to urban regeneration projects.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out, the location is a hub for environmental innovation, conservation initiatives and climate action networks. And its position provides easy access to diverse UK field sites and international study destinations.