Physical Geography and Environment (with placement year)

About this programme

There's plenty of opportunities to explore our campus and meet us. Sign up for email alerts to be the first to know of any upcoming events. Explore the complex physical processes that shape our planet. Learn about the causes, scales and impacts of issues such as natural hazards, glacial retreat and sea level rise. Discover the connections between people and the environment. Understand how physical processes impact humans and how humans impact the physical environment. Explore wider topics such as climate change, ecology and sustainability to understand some of today's most pressing environmental challenges. Build practical skills to tackle environmental challenges. Develop your academic knowledge and hands-on skills as you investigate the physical environment and explore solutions for a more sustainable future. Gain valuable professional experience with a placement year. Apply your knowledge in a professional setting and gain practical experience to support your future career. You'll receive support in finding a placement and throughout your time in industry. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Study on a course recognised by leading professional bodies for Geography and environmental scientice, supporting your development towards a career in the environmental sector. Our courses are currently accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Royal Geographical Society . Year 4 - Three core modules and two option modules, including a 40-credit research project