BSc (Hons) Geography (Physical) at Keele University

Explore Earth’s diverse landscapes on our accredited Geography (Physical) BSc. From climate systems and change, to glaciers, floods, rising sea levels and volcanoes, you will study the planet’s processes and systems and tackle real-world problems. Through hands-on fieldwork, laboratory classes, and work placement opportunities, you’ll develop the practical skills needed for a wide range of careers in geography including cartographer, environmental consultant, or systems developer.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Academic, Professional and Field Skills, Environment and Sustainability, Human and Physical Geographies for a Changing World, Roots and Futures: exploring sustainable places. Year 2 compulsory modules: Environmental and Sustainability Impact Assessment: Methods and Research Design, Lake District Field Course, Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, Earth’s Changing Landscapes, Water in the Environment. Year 3 compulsory modules: Independent Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

A degree in geography equips you with the tools to tackle the big challenges facing society in the 21st century. As a geographer, you'll develop a wide range of transferable and subject-specific skills including research design, collection and analysis of spatial data, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), professional writing, coding, and proficiency in statistical techniques.

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