Geography BSc 36 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Sheffield |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Discover the dynamic forces shaping our planet and gain the skills to tackle the climate crisis. The course combines hands-on fieldwork, laboratory classes and teaching by world-leading researchers, and will will help you develop the analytical, technical and problem-solving skills valued by employers.

Explore the natural world and make a real impact on the future of our planet. 

You’ll investigate how Earth’s systems - from glaciers and oceans to the atmosphere - interact. You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to tackle urgent challenges like the climate crisis, natural hazards and rising sea levels.

Your degree will combine immersive fieldwork, technical training and hands-on learning. You’ll master powerful geospatial tools such as satellite observations, computer programming and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyse and monitor the changing environment. Sheffield, the nearby Peak District and beyond will be your living laboratory - you’ll get a chance to get out of the classroom and into the field, honing a range of practical, transferable skills.

Graduate with the skills and confidence to shape a sustainable future - physical geography graduates go on to careers in research, sustainability, meteorology, environmental consultancy, GIS analysis, policy and beyond. You'll be equipped with the knowledge and experience to make a difference in a rapidly changing world. You may also have the opportunity to do an industry placement as part of your degree.

You’ll be taught by experts - we’ve been at the forefront of geographical teaching and research for over 100 years. Explore how we’re making an impact, from fighting illegal logging to volcano remote sensing technology.

Beyond your studies, you can join the Geography Society or GeogSoc as you’ll come to know it - one of the University of Sheffield’s largest and most active societies. GeogSoc runs socials, volunteering, field trips and networking opportunities that enrich your university experience and build a sense of belonging.


Accreditation

This programme has been 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Discover the dynamic forces shaping our planet and gain the skills to tackle the climate crisis. The course combines hands-on fieldwork, laboratory classes and teaching by world-leading researchers, and will will help you develop the analytical, technical and problem-solving skills valued by employers.

Explore the natural world and make a real impact on the future of our planet. 

You’ll investigate how Earth’s systems - from glaciers and oceans to the atmosphere - interact. You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to tackle urgent challenges like the climate crisis, natural hazards and rising sea levels.

Your degree will combine immersive fieldwork, technical training and hands-on learning. You’ll master powerful geospatial tools such as satellite observations, computer programming and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyse and monitor the changing environment. Sheffield, the nearby Peak District and beyond will be your living laboratory - you’ll get a chance to get out of the classroom and into the field, honing a range of practical, transferable skills.

Graduate with the skills and confidence to shape a sustainable future - physical geography graduates go on to careers in research, sustainability, meteorology, environmental consultancy, GIS analysis, policy and beyond. You'll be equipped with the knowledge and experience to make a difference in a rapidly changing world. You may also have the opportunity to do an industry placement as part of your degree.

You’ll be taught by experts - we’ve been at the forefront of geographical teaching and research for over 100 years. Explore how we’re making an impact, from fighting illegal logging to volcano remote sensing technology.

Beyond your studies, you can join the Geography Society or GeogSoc as you’ll come to know it - one of the University of Sheffield’s largest and most active societies. GeogSoc runs socials, volunteering, field trips and networking opportunities that enrich your university experience and build a sense of belonging.


Accreditation

This programme has been 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.

Admission Requirements

Please visit our website for course entry requirements and English Language requirements.

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