Geography

Combine theory, fieldwork, and projects to understand global and local processes in the production of physical and human geographies.

Study the interaction between human societies, the natural processes of the earth, and their impact on the global and local environment.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Complete a range of both human and physical geography modules, exploring topics such as natural hazard management, climate change, hydrology, and environmental science

• Benefit from a personal tutorial programme, laboratory work, and field trip opportunities

• Combine theory about the physical nature, characteristics, and environment of the world and human interactions with practical experience

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You’ll learn in an engaging environment designed to foster your analytical and methodological skills and support your development into an individual, autonomous, and reflective learner.

Field trips
Off-site visits will enable you to gain an understanding of real-world issues and examples in geography, using locations for conducting fieldwork to develop competence in practical research skills and apply theoretical concepts to a specific place.

You’ll evaluate the implementation of spatial, cultural, economic, and environmental policies, gain an awareness of cultural differences and tolerance, and develop a sense of place.

Trips will also enable you to practise identifying problems, consider solutions, gather data, and collect information while you learn generic and transferable skills such as teamwork and observation.

Expert practitioners
Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and professionals whose expertise will help shape your learning.

Employability and placements
We have an excellent network of employers who will be able to offer relevant experience to help you develop employability and personal skills to help prepare you for employment. We also offer a work placement module to hone your personal, professional, and employability skills.

External visits
Physical and human geography field trips represent an important part of the teaching and learning approach. You’ll gain an understanding of real-world issues and examples in geography, using locations for conducting fieldwork to develop competence in practical research skills.

Why study the BSc Geography course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Field trips that will help you gain an understanding of real-world issues and develop competence in practical research skills

• A work placement module that will hone your personal, professional and employability skills

• A personal tutorial programme to look after your academic and pastoral needs

• A collaborative approach to learning

• An excellent network of employers who will be able to offer relevant job experience

Course Modules

Year 1 core modules:

• Sustainable Places & Residential Field Trip

• Geography in the Contemporary World

• Earth Systems

• City & Society

• Techniques in Geographical Research

• Environmental Science

Year 2 core modules:

• Ecology & Ecosystems

• International Field Trip

• Earth Surface Processes

• Natural Hazard Management & Climate Adaptation

• Remote Sensing & GIS

• Work Placement & Employability Skills

• Research Methods

Year 3 core modules:

• Dissertation

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/geography-bsc/?modules=true