Geography

Explore the impact of humans on societies, mobilities and environmental governance in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by iconic rural and coastal landscapes.

Follow your passions
Our degrees are flexible, allowing you to move between BA and BSc degrees through your choice of human and physical geography modules.

Gain skills for diverse careers
Hands-on learning gives you specialist geographical skills sought by a wide range of graduate employers.

Out in the field
From local fieldtrips in the stunning South West to exciting international destinations; learning in different environments takes place throughout your degree.

This course is for you if...

• you're passionate to learn about and tackle pressing global challenges

• you want the flexibility to choose from a range of exciting human and physical modules

• you're interested in gaining hands-on fieldwork experience

• you want to develop high-demand specialist geographical and transferable skills.

Course Modules

Year 1
From day one we will introduce you to new ways of reading the world around you. You will explore real-world case studies using new skills in GIS, data analysis, visualisation, and mapping. Field trips in our ‘natural laboratory’ of south west England will help you see familiar places in new ways. You will discover the role and value of the geographer in a world of rapid change and global challenges and be supported in your learning through regular sessions with your dedicated tutor.

Year 2
From your rapid transformation into a degree-level geographer through year 1, here you learn more complex theory and expand your skills. You will have the opportunity to explore and carry out research in exciting landscapes and cultures on overseas fieldtrips. Optional modules allow you to explore topics and themes that inspire you – see the option modules below for a flavour of where your learning could go next.

Optional placement year
Choose an optional year working in industry to improve your knowledge of applied geography and gain invaluable work experience. Our employability service will help you find a placement from our extensive network across all sectors.

Final year
In your final year, you now take control of your learning journey. Tailor your degree to your developing interests and choose from a wide range of fascinating specialist modules providing you with the latest research and thinking on key social and/or physical challenges. With one-to-one support, become an expert in a particular topic area that has ignited your interest and produce a piece of evidence-led research that shows off your skills in analysis and communication to future employers.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Royal Geographical Society