Geography BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Our course explores the complex relationships between societies and environments that are at the centre of the most important challenges of the 21st Century. Urban geography: helps you to understand how modern cities function and how they can change. The postcolonial world and the enduring legacies of European colonialism: we examine geography’s role both contributing to and contesting the colonial project.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll build a strong foundation in both human and physical geography while exploring some of the biggest challenges facing our world. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Contemporary Challenges, Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Planet Earth, Special Subjects A; Year 2: Climate Change, Geographical Research Methods and GIS, Geography: A Controversial Discipline; Year 3: Leadership for Change, Dissertation.

Career pathways

You'll also develop skills in collecting and presenting data, analysing statistics, using spatial visualisation and analysis tools such as GIS, etc as well as more general skills such as developing a reasoned argument, critical thinking, assessing moral and ethical issues, teamwork, communication, project management, and problem-solving. Geography fieldwork provides a real-world setting in which to hone these highly sought-after skills.

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