Geography BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore the dynamic interactions of physical geography while developing the analytical and technical skills needed to understand what shapes landscapes and climate through time. Develop expertise in the interactions between society and the environment through fieldwork, research, GIS and data analysis. Explore human and physical geography, with a focus on sustainability, climate change and urban development. Industry-relevant curriculum: course content has a strong employability focus with the option for a placement year or studying abroad, preparing you for a career in sustainability, urban planning or environmental management.

Faculty: Sustainability, Geography and Environment  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Field and Research Skills for People and Environments, Dynamic Earth and Society, The Human Environment, Fundamental Earth Processes. Year two: Advanced Geospatial and Field Techniques, Climate change: Science, Society and Solutions, Water Worlds, Biogeography and Environmental Change. Final year: Quaternary Environments, Applied Geomorphology, Environmental Geoinformatics, Undergraduate Research Project.

Career pathways

Successful geography graduates possess several skills that are considered highly valued by employers, such as literacy and numeracy, experience in solving complex problems and developing solutions for multiple stakeholders, through the collection and analysis of information.

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