Physical Geography with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Physical Geography degree gives you a broad, research informed understanding of the Earth’s physical systems, bringing together themes from physical geography, environmental science and geology. You will explore topics such as climate change, natural hazards, pollution, coastal management, wildfires and geophysics, developing a strong foundation in the science behind environmental change.<br/><br/>Throughout your degree, you will gain essential skills in writing, data analysis, statistics and critical thinking, alongside hands on laboratory and field based training. The programme offers the flexibility to tailor your module choices to your interests, allowing you to specialise in areas of physical and environmental geography that align with your academic strengths and future career ambitions.<br/><br/>This degree is designed to help you understand and address global environmental challenges while building the practical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a range of geography related careers.<br/><br/>Teaching is delivered by research active staff who bring their expertise and enthusiasm into the classroom. Your learning will take place through a blend of lectures, practical lab and IT sessions, tutorials and hands on fieldwork. Assessments reflect the varied skills needed in modern geographical careers, including stakeholder analyses, presentations, podcasts, lab reports, field notebooks and more traditional academic work.<br/><br/>This course offers you the opportunity to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, enabling you to gain valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for paid-only placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.<br/><br/>If applicants do not meet the requirements to enter our three-year degree programmes, then our four-year BSc Geography with a Foundation Year is offered. Our foundation programme gives you a chance to develop the skills essential to completing their degree. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to any Geography programmes, including BSc Physical Geography.