BSc (Hons) Geography with Remote Sensing and GIS with Placement Year

Our accredited Geography with Remote Sensing and GIS BSc(Hons) provides a foundation in contemporary geographical issues while using geoinformatics and geographic information systems to explore the scientific and social context of global issues.

Balancing study of a broad subject area with an innovative technical component, you will develop expertise in the collection, processing, analysis and presentation of large spatial data sets.

You’ll build on the knowledge and skills you learn in the classroom and the lab through field work. Field trip locations include the local South Downs and Sussex coast, Sicily and an optional trip to Brazil. You also have the opportunity to take a year’s work placement helping you to develop your skills and build your network of professional contacts.

Learning with a team who are active in research and consultancy and visiting lecturers from industry gives you a feel for what the working world is like. Alongside this you develop your scientific, technical and transferable skills helping to get you career ready.