Honours Degree
With so much technology at our fingertips you could say life has never been easier. But the 21st century world is facing some enormous issues, including globalisation, sustainability, and climate change.
By investigating these and many more topics our course emphasises the relevance of geography today and for tomorrow’s world. You’ll explore these and other issues in developed and developing world contexts.
Bringing together human and physical geography, our range of innovative modules allows you to specialise as the course progresses. You’ll work in well equipped laboratories and participate in fieldtrips to European countries and beyond. Recent trips have included Uganda, the Swiss Alps and Spain as well as numerous local destinations.
The degree gives you the skills and expertise relevant to key employment sectors. Education, geographic information systems, climate research, environmental management and sustainable development, are just some of the areas where our graduates are now making major contributions.
The course delivers outstanding quality in teaching and learning and puts active learning at its heart. It has close links with the Centre for Active Learning (CeAL).
Our geography staff are passionate, committed educators and include many national award winners and internationally recognised authors and researchers.
Some of our modules
- Climate Change
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Living in a Global World
- Geographical Information Systems
- Global Crime
Benefits
- extensive opportunities for fieldwork
- modern laboratory facilities
- strong emphasis on sustainability
Career paths
- sustainable development
- geographical information systems
- teaching, lecturing and research
Are there any placements for this course?
Optional placements.
How will the course be assessed?
Coursework, exams, projects and posters.
Entry requirements
Points for degree: 280 using the UCAS Tariff system
Location?
Francis Close Hall
Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.
We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas, including those without prior formal experience in geography.
Students with specific needs will be assisted to participate fully in field and practical activities and may wish to contact us to discuss any particular needs.