BSc Geography at University of Bristol

Join a university ranked first in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies research ( THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for geography and environmental science, Complete University Guide 2025). In year one you will receive an overview of physical and human geography and develop a range of geographical and scientific skills. The remaining years are organised around specialist units from physical and/or human geography.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Geography  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  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. Optional units are organised into a number of overarching themes, which progress from year one, into year two, and then into the final year. The themes are currently Cities and Societies, Cryosphere, Earth's Climate, Geographic Data Science, Geohumanities, Nature and Environment, Oceans and Life, Political Economies and Mobilities, and 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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