Physical Geography BSc(Hons)

BSc(Hons)

Your course

Ever wondered why natural disasters happen? If they’re becoming more prevalent and how best to deal with their consequences? With its focus on how physical spaces on our planet are sculpted and the interplay of people, the environment and biodiversity, our Physical Geography BSc(Hons) allows you to consider these and other questions at length. You’ll have the opportunity to examine a range of landscapes and the processes which have influenced their formation. We also offer two modules on environment and society to ensure that you appreciate how the physical world has influenced how we, as a society, have developed. You can also gain valuable insights and real-world experience, in the third year from an optional work placement, to help you get ahead in the career of your choice. In the final year of this course you’ll have the chance to complete a dissertation that includes a piece of independent research.

Example modules

• Global Earth Cycles • Geomorphological Processes and Landforms • Research Project • Mountain Environment and Glaciation

Your future

As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors including central and local government, education, environmental consultancies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or commercial sectors. You can consider roles such as cartographer, data analyst, environmental management and consultancy, planner, policy advisor, quality management and researcher.

For more information on careers available to geography graduates, please check the Royal Geographical Society’s careers web page www.rgs.org

Barmouth Bridge crossing the Mawddach Estuary in Wales: image taken by Dr Thomas Smyth, University of Huddersfield.

Course info

Course length:

3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

Entry requirements:

A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points BCC* inc. C in an accepted Science subject**/DMM in Applied Science***/104 inc. C in an accepted Science subject at A Level.**

*With a pass in Science Practical where applicable. **The accepted Science A Level subjects are: Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology and Applied Sciences. Level 3 BTEC Applied Science with 32 UCAS points or above is accepted as an alternative to these Science A Levels at grade C. ***Alternatively a BTEC Health and Social Care is acceptable but must be accompanied by an A Level at a minimum grade C.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry, you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.