Geography with Professional Placement Year

About this programme

On this accredited Geography degree, you’ll learn how to understand, analyse and manage some of the most critical global issues facing contemporary society. You’ll engage with topics such as: Throughout the programme you’ll learn in a variety of settings and formats, helping you to develop the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of future careers. This includes lectures, laboratory practicals, computer-based workshops and discussion seminars. You’ll have the opportunity to develop fieldwork skills on our beautiful Newton Park campus, in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding region, and on international trips to Italy and Spain. Our small class sizes allow students to learn in a supportive setting, while our practical classes and fieldwork allow for hands-on experiential learning. You’ll develop sought after skills in mapping, surveying and geospatial data analysis, using up to date geotechnologies including Geographical Information Systems (GIS). During your second year you can choose to spend an optional semester abroad at one of our partner universities in Portugal, Australia, Ireland, Canada or the United States. You can also gain career relevant real-world experience by undertaking an optional work placement module or Professional Placement Year . In your final year you’ll undertake a dissertation research project on a topic of your choosing in either human or physical geography, under the supervision of one of our team of expert lecturers. Throughout your degree you'll have opportunities to learn from the expertise and experience of our academic staff