Program Overview

Environmental Geography (BSc)

Overview

The Environmental Geography (BSc) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the natural and physical environment, as well as the skills to address crucial environmental issues. The program covers a range of topics, including earth sciences, geography, and environmental management.

Subject Areas

• Earth and environmental sciences
• Geography (physical)

Program Details

• UCAS code: K32K
• Next intake: September 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode: Full time

Why Study This Course

Environmental geographers use their scientific understanding of the natural and physical environment to find solutions to environmental issues. The program provides opportunities for students to complete projects and summer placements with alumni, environmental regulators, and local organizations. Fieldwork opportunities are also available, including regular field trips in the UK and an overseas trip.

Course Structure

The program is a three-year full-time degree, with core modules in the first year and a combination of core and optional modules in the second and third years. The modules cover topics such as oceans, climate, earth processes, and global environments.

Year One

• Core modules:
  • World of Dynamic Environments (EA1300, 20 credits)
  • Exploring Planet Earth (EA1301, 20 credits)
  • GIS, Maps and Analytical Skills (EA1303, 20 credits)
  • Geography Field Skills (EA1305, 20 credits)
  • Understanding the Living Planet (EA1308, 20 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Geographical Science (EA1309, 20 credits)

Year Two

• Core modules:
  • Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Science (EA2309, 20 credits)
  • Geographical Fieldwork and Perspectives (EA2337, 40 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (EA2308, 20 credits)
  • The Coastal System (EA2311, 20 credits)
  • Process Geomorphology & Hydrology (EA2312, 20 credits)
  • The Ocean-Atmosphere System (EA2315, 20 credits)

Year Three

• Core modules:
  • Environmental Geography Dissertation (EA3311, 40 credits)
  • Extreme Environments: biogeochemical perspectives (EA3320, 20 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Geography Fieldwork II (EA3315, 20 credits)
  • Hazards, Risk and Resilience (EA3317, 20 credits)
  • Marine Environmental Systems (EA3321, 20 credits)
  • Global Climate Change (EA3322, 20 credits)

Learning and Assessment

The program uses a mix of teaching approaches, including lectures, laboratory work, fieldwork, tutorials, workshops, and seminars. Students will be assessed through a combination of assignments, presentations, fieldwork, examinations, and a dissertation.

Careers and Placements

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in environmental geography, with opportunities in conservation and environmental management, environmental consulting, and geospatial analysis. Students can also choose to complete a professional placement year, which can provide invaluable employability skills and industry experience.

Fieldwork

The program includes several residential field trips, including an overseas trip, to provide students with essential fieldwork skills and experience.

Entry Requirements

• A level: ABB-BBC (with 1 science subject) or BBB-BCC (with 2 science subjects)
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 1 HL science subject) or 31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 2 HL science subjects)
• Baccalaureate Wales: Accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects
• GCSE: English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent
• English language requirements: IELTS (academic) at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill, or TOEFL iBT at least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking

Tuition Fees

• Home status: Ł9,535 per year
• Overseas status: Ł30,700 per year

Additional Costs

• Fieldwork costs are included, but students may need to contribute towards food if it is provided during the trip
• Students will need suitable clothing, including warm weather, wind and storm-proof jackets and walking boots
• The school will provide all health and safety equipment as well as specialized field equipment

Financial Support

Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information, visit the funding section.