Geography

In the 21st century, our environment and society are under significant and growing pressure from complex global challenges, making geography more vital than ever in shaping sustainable futures. By combining your curiosity about the world with practical skills and digital tools, you will be well-equipped to explore these challenges and make a meaningful difference.
Learning goes beyond the classroom. You will gain hands-on experience while exploring the diverse natural and cultural landscapes surrounding our Ambleside campus, located in the heart of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Rolling hills, vast lakes, and a rich variety of terrains provide the perfect environment to study geography in the field.
Our academics bring a wealth of experience as lecturers, researchers, and consultants, and are dedicated to sharing their passion for the environment and society. With personalised guidance, they will help you reach your full academic potential.
You will also benefit from our strong industry connections, opening doors to research projects, work placements, volunteering opportunities, and promising careers across a wide range of geography-related fields.

Module Examples

• Global Challenges

• People and Place

• Environment and Resources

• Environmental Change: Past Present Future

• Valuing the Environment

• The Catchment: Summit to Sea

• Geographical Information Systems

• Researching Environmental Change: Field Courses

• Science and Politics of Climate Change

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/geography/

Throughout your programme, your theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be assessed through a range of methods. These may include:

• Fieldwork and laboratory reports
• Roleplay to simulate real-world situations
• Essays or reports
• Group-work.

Assessment schedules are posted online at the beginning of the year. Some assessments will require individual work, while others will include working with classmates in small groups.