Explore our dynamic and ever-changing world – from volcanoes and landslides to climate change and biodiversity. 

You’ll gain a solid understanding of the challenges facing our planet and develop valuable practical experience through various field courses. Alongside this you’ll have the opportunity to learn specialist theory in areas such as hydrology, geomorphology, meteorology, population ecology and environmental economics. 

As your course progresses you’ll continue to develop your skills as a geographer across a range of specialisms – from geographical information systems to environmental policymaking, biogeography, international development, climate change and natural hazards. 

You’ll graduate with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to start a fascinating geographical career or progress to further study.

ABOUT

Our BSc Geography degree covers both physical and human geography, focusing on the interactions between the natural environment and human society. Situated in the School of Environmental Sciences, with modules available from the School of International Development and School of Biological Sciences, you’ll benefit from a range of fascinating optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations. 

During your first year, you’ll learn about key geographical concepts, discover the latest about global environmental challenges, study how our dynamic planet works, and get outside to develop your skills during practicals, on field trips as well as a six-day residential field course. You’ll also choose between a module on the interplay between sustainable development and biodiversity, and one on understanding our atmospheres and oceans. 

As you progress through the course, you’ll continue developing your skills as a geographer across a range of specialisms, including geographical information systems (GIS). You’ll be able to shape your degree around your interests by choosing optional modules covering topics such as geomorphology, soils, biogeography, environmental economics and policymaking, climate change and natural hazards. 

In your final year independent research project you’ll put into practice all the skills you have developed, exploring in detail a topic that fascinates you. 

Our course is renowned for its quality and teaching excellence. 

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills. 

The current accreditation is for a six-year period, from the 2016 student cohort intake to the 2022 student cohort intake. We expect to apply for renewal of accreditation at the end of this period. 

AFTER THE COURSE

Employability is embedded in our modules, helping you develop your career and skills throughout your course. We work closely with UEA’s Careers Service to help you meet employers (including alumni), explore career options, speak to industry mentors, and apply for internships, volunteering, and graduate jobs. 

As a Geography graduate, you could go on to a very wide range of careers as have previous graduates, with a high rate of employment. You could work for national and international agencies, private sector or governments, in the areas of environmental and resource management, climate change, economic and social development, planning, or policy making. 

Right now there’s demand for graduates to work in climate change, energy systems, and land or water resource management. Or you might choose to pursue a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

• Sustainability officer 

• Environmental consultant 

• Waste and recycling manager 

• GIS technician 

• Cartographer 

• Transport planner