BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Science
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course equips students with the knowledge and creative skills to tackle the planet's most pressing environmental challenges, from climate change to natural resource management. You will develop a strong foundation in both the social and physical sciences, learning to analyze complex problems and craft innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through field trips and collaborative projects with partner organizations.
Key Program Highlights
- Address urgent global issues like climate change, pollution, and natural resource management.
- Gain expertise in geospatial and digital methods, including GIS and R-statistics.
- Participate in practical field trips and collaborate with organizations on real-world problems.
- Study a unique blend of social and physical sciences, from hydrology to environmental planning.
- Benefit from a supportive, close-knit department with dedicated labs and teaching spaces.
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course equips students with the knowledge and creative skills to tackle the planet's most pressing environmental challenges, from climate change to natural resource management. You will develop a strong foundation in both the social and physical sciences, learning to analyze complex problems and craft innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through field trips and collaborative projects with partner organizations.
Key Program Highlights
- Address urgent global issues like climate change, pollution, and natural resource management.
- Gain expertise in geospatial and digital methods, including GIS and R-statistics.
- Participate in practical field trips and collaborate with organizations on real-world problems.
- Study a unique blend of social and physical sciences, from hydrology to environmental planning.
- Benefit from a supportive, close-knit department with dedicated labs and teaching spaces.
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction to Geography & Environmental Science - 2
- An Introduction to Geography & Environmental Science -1
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Biogeography
- Geographies of Children and Youth
- Geohazards
- Environmental Criminology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Polar Environments
- Environmental Assessment
- Transforming Business for Sustainability
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Environmental Science Dissertation
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Geography Dissertation
- Advanced Environmental Criminology
- Advanced Geographies of Children and Youth
- Advanced Geohazards
- Geographical Information Systems (Advanced)
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict (Advanced)
- Polar Environments - Advanced
- Advanced Environmental Assessments
