Program Overview

Geography with Business BA

Overview

The Geography with Business BA program at the University of Nottingham is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between business, society, and the environment. The program combines the study of geography with business principles, allowing students to develop a unique set of skills and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of careers.

Course Structure

The program is structured over three years, with students taking a combination of core and optional modules in both geography and business. The first year provides a foundation in the principles of geography and business, while the second and third years allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest.

Core Modules

• Careers Skills for Geographers
• Environment Society and Governance
• Exploring Human Geography
• Interpreting Geographical Data
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• Organisational Behaviour
• Tutorial
• Work and Society

Optional Modules

• Cultural and Historical Geography
• Earth Observation
• Human Resource Management with International Perspectives
• Marketing Management
• Political Geography
• Rural Environmental Geography
• Spatial Decision Making
• Technology and Organisation
• Urban Geography

Dissertation

In the final year, students complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice, supervised by a member of the academic staff.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Economic Worlds
• Environment and Society
• Geosciences
• Cultural and Historical Geography

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are £9,535 per year for UK students and £28,200 per year for international students.

Additional Costs

Students should also budget for additional costs, including:

• Field trips: £15-£1,500
• Equipment: £500-£1,000
• Living expenses: variable

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Nottingham offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including the Core Bursary and the International Undergraduate Scholarship.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of careers, including:

• Conservation and heritage protection
• Land surveying
• Management consultancy
• PR and marketing
• Financial services

Employability

The program is designed to provide students with a range of skills and knowledge that are highly valued by employers, including:

• Data analysis and statistics
• Field work techniques
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Communication and teamwork skills

University Park Campus

The program is based at the University of Nottingham's University Park Campus, which is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses. The campus is home to a range of facilities, including the School of Geography and the Nottingham University Business School.