BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography at York St John University

Explore the natural world, evaluate our relationships with it. Discover how we can improve our planet's future. Studying the effect humans are having on the planet is more relevant and urgent now than it has ever been. Environmental Geography focuses on the natural world and our relationship with it. If you are passionate about facing major environmental issues and communicating their importance to others, this is the degree for you.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Exploring Human Geography; Principles of Physical Geography; Maps, Mapping and GIS; Quantitative Methods in Geography; Qualitative Methods in Geography; Environmental Geography Concepts and Practice; Applied GIS; Geographical Thought. Optional modules include Environmental Hazard; Geographers’ Professional Practice; Global Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation; Earth Surface Processes and Landforms; Habitat Management and Modelling; Human Geographies of Nature.

Career pathways

This degree will give you specialist geographical skills such as cartography, the use of Geographical Information Systems, research, fieldwork and data analysis. It also allows you to build more broadly transferable skills in critical thinking, forming arguments, decision making, self management and team working. Example roles include Environmental management; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) management; Local government and planning; Surveying; Sustainability; Nature conservation.

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