Physical Geography BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Physical geographers explore and are inspired by all aspects of our physical environment – from the atmosphere that protects us to the terrain beneath our feet and the living ecosystems that surround us. Study Physical Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll develop a deep understanding of the atmosphere, geosphere and biosphere and their interactions with one another, as well as the physical processes that shape and affect our world.

Department: Geography  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: The Dynamic Planet: Introduction to Physical Geography, Introduction to Human Geography, Global Environmental Crises, Living Planet: Global Biodiversity and Sustainability Challenges, Geographical Techniques and others; Year 2: Geographical Techniques 2, Geographical Field Training 2, GIS and Geospatial Data Analysis, Contested Geographies; You will take two from the following:: Environmental Systems: Processes and Sustainability, Earth Surface Processes and Hazards, Environmental Change, Biogeography; Year 3 You will take one of the following:: Dissertation, Independent Placement-Linked Dissertation; You will take four from the following:: Coast and Estuarine Management, Global Warming, Wetland Environments: Process and Policy, Managing River Environments, Glacial Environments and others. Optional modules: Year 2: Political Geography, Cities: Economies and Ecologies, Cultural Geographies of the Modern World, Perspectives on Development, Sustainability and others; Year 3: Regeneration and Urban Policy, Geography of Commodities, Post-Capitalist Cities, Geopolitics of Media and Communications, Exploration, Science and Making of Geography and others.

Career pathways

As a Physical Geography graduate from Royal Holloway, University of London you will have excellent employability prospects in a variety of related sectors. Our industry links give you ample opportunity to experience rewarding placement opportunities.

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