This course explores a range of geographical issues important to the physical environment. More specialised than the BSc (Hons) Geography route, you will focus on environmental issues, including scientific knowledge of the Earth’s surface, its spatial variation, and its evolution over time. You’ll investigate physical and biotic aspects of the environment, including land use, water resources, and their management. You’ll also examine issues of global concern, including climate change, resource management, globalisation and international food security.

Why choose this course?

• Get the best of both worlds! Immerse yourself in the subject in our stunning outdoor classroom at Brackenhurst, but still be completely connected to student life and all the events, entertainment, clubs and societies that Nottingham and NTU have to offer.
• Learn from our experienced teaching staff who have expertise in a wide range of specialist areas including glaciology, natural hazards and water quality testing.
• Experience the mixed habitats of wetland, woodland, streams and farmland all on our very own Brackenhurst Campus to support your study of natural geographical systems.
• Use modern GPS equipment and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to develop your surveying skills in the field and in campus computing suites.
• Undertake fieldwork in the UK, south-east Spain and Tenerife.
• Benefit from our strong links with employers and academic institutions by completing a year-long work placement.
• Take advantage of subsidised field trips as part of your course fee.
• This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

You can use this degree to make a significant contribution to issues of public concern. Our graduates have gone on to work for:

• local or national government bodies
• environment agencies and consultancies
• water companies
• insurance and other private companies concerned with the environment.

Your Geography degree can also lead to a career in teaching, or further specialist postgraduate study.