BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Hazards
Course Overview
This undergraduate course delves into the dynamic and often dangerous relationships between human societies and the Earth's physical systems, with a specialized focus on environmental hazards. Students will develop a robust scientific understanding of both natural and human-induced risks, from earthquakes and floods to climate change, and learn to assess their impacts on communities and landscapes.
Key Program Highlights
- Specialized focus on the science behind natural hazards and disaster risk
- Develops critical skills in hazard assessment, mapping, and mitigation strategies
- Explores the complex interplay between environmental processes and human vulnerability
- Prepares for careers in emergency management, environmental consulting, and planning
- Combines theoretical knowledge with practical field and analytical techniques
Course Overview
This undergraduate course delves into the dynamic and often dangerous relationships between human societies and the Earth's physical systems, with a specialized focus on environmental hazards. Students will develop a robust scientific understanding of both natural and human-induced risks, from earthquakes and floods to climate change, and learn to assess their impacts on communities and landscapes.
Key Program Highlights
- Specialized focus on the science behind natural hazards and disaster risk
- Develops critical skills in hazard assessment, mapping, and mitigation strategies
- Explores the complex interplay between environmental processes and human vulnerability
- Prepares for careers in emergency management, environmental consulting, and planning
- Combines theoretical knowledge with practical field and analytical techniques
