BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol

Bristol has a well-established reputation for geography teaching and learning. We are 11th in the UK for Geography and Environmental Science in the Complete University Guide 2026, and ranked first in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies research ( THE analysis of REF 2021). Our BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language degree has the same basic structure as BSc Geography .

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Geography  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, study abroad year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course structure consists of core units plus a range of optional units. These optional units are organised into a number of overarching themes, which progress from year one into year two, and then into the final year. Current themes include: cities and societies cryosphere Earth's climate geographic data science geohumanities nature and environment oceans and life political economies and mobilities water and environment.

Career pathways

Our graduates excel in a variety of careers thanks to the specialist nature of our courses and the skills students acquire in computing, statistics, literacy and critical thinking. Some of our graduates find work in areas directly related to geography, while others discover their knowledge and training provides them with a route into different professions or further study.

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