BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Hazards
Course Overview
This course is currently accredited 1 by the following accrediting body for the 2026/27 intakes. This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) . This course has been designed to meet the requirements of Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) accreditation 1 , and is going through the re-accreditation process for the 2026/27 intakes. 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. If the accreditation status of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive fieldwork opportunities : engage in mandatory field trips embedded at every level, including UK-based residential excursions, to apply geographical skills in real-world contexts. 2
- Industry-standard facilities : utilise modern resources such as the Simulation Centre, geotechnics laboratory, and computer labs equipped with industry-standard software like ArcGIS for mapping and geographical information systems. 4
- Career-focused curriculum : aligned with global frameworks like the UN SDGs, this course aims to prepare you for a career in environmental consultancy, disaster management or policy development. Benefit from our strong emphasis on employability with options for a sandwich year, industry placements and study abroad opportunities. 2
Course Overview
This course is currently accredited 1 by the following accrediting body for the 2026/27 intakes. This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) . This course has been designed to meet the requirements of Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) accreditation 1 , and is going through the re-accreditation process for the 2026/27 intakes. 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. If the accreditation status of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
Key Program Highlights
- Comprehensive fieldwork opportunities : engage in mandatory field trips embedded at every level, including UK-based residential excursions, to apply geographical skills in real-world contexts. 2
- Industry-standard facilities : utilise modern resources such as the Simulation Centre, geotechnics laboratory, and computer labs equipped with industry-standard software like ArcGIS for mapping and geographical information systems. 4
- Career-focused curriculum : aligned with global frameworks like the UN SDGs, this course aims to prepare you for a career in environmental consultancy, disaster management or policy development. Benefit from our strong emphasis on employability with options for a sandwich year, industry placements and study abroad opportunities. 2
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