BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Oceanography (with Placement)
Course Overview
This Physical Geography and Oceanography (with Placement) degree offers a unique, integrated study of terrestrial and marine processes, enhanced by a dedicated professional placement year. You will gain a research-led education focused on how water, sediment, and pollutants move from land to sea, preparing you to tackle critical environmental challenges. The course leverages its exceptional coastal location for extensive fieldwork and provides strong industry links for practical, career-focused project work.
Key Program Highlights
- Includes a dedicated professional placement year to boost employability and gain practical experience
- Research-led teaching covering both physical geography (rivers, glaciers) and oceanography (waves, tides, sea level)
- Extensive fieldwork in unique local environments like the Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Strait
- Strong industry connections with organizations like the National Oceanography Centre and the renewable energy sector
- Focus on practical skills through ship-based work, excursions, and an individual final-year dissertation
Course Overview
This Physical Geography and Oceanography (with Placement) degree offers a unique, integrated study of terrestrial and marine processes, enhanced by a dedicated professional placement year. You will gain a research-led education focused on how water, sediment, and pollutants move from land to sea, preparing you to tackle critical environmental challenges. The course leverages its exceptional coastal location for extensive fieldwork and provides strong industry links for practical, career-focused project work.
Key Program Highlights
- Includes a dedicated professional placement year to boost employability and gain practical experience
- Research-led teaching covering both physical geography (rivers, glaciers) and oceanography (waves, tides, sea level)
- Extensive fieldwork in unique local environments like the Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Strait
- Strong industry connections with organizations like the National Oceanography Centre and the renewable energy sector
- Focus on practical skills through ship-based work, excursions, and an individual final-year dissertation
