BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography
Course Overview
This course offers an integrated study of Environmental Geography, uniquely bridging the physical and social sciences to understand and solve pressing human-environment challenges. Students develop expert skills in researching and analyzing issues like climate change, sustainability, and resource management at scales from local to global. The program features extensive fieldwork in diverse locations, from the Scottish Highlands to Iceland, and prepares graduates for highly sought-after careers through a strong emphasis on practical research and analytical capabilities.
Key Program Highlights
- Unique integration of physical and human geography to address real-world environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss.
- Extensive fieldwork opportunities, including residential courses in the Scottish Highlands and a choice of international destinations like Iceland or Spain.
- Develops highly marketable skills in geographical analysis, statistical methods, and geographical information systems (GIS).
- Option to combine with professional qualifications in Secondary Education or Outdoor Education.
- Conduct an original Honours research project, often contributing to national and international research programmes.
Course Overview
This course offers an integrated study of Environmental Geography, uniquely bridging the physical and social sciences to understand and solve pressing human-environment challenges. Students develop expert skills in researching and analyzing issues like climate change, sustainability, and resource management at scales from local to global. The program features extensive fieldwork in diverse locations, from the Scottish Highlands to Iceland, and prepares graduates for highly sought-after careers through a strong emphasis on practical research and analytical capabilities.
Key Program Highlights
- Unique integration of physical and human geography to address real-world environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss.
- Extensive fieldwork opportunities, including residential courses in the Scottish Highlands and a choice of international destinations like Iceland or Spain.
- Develops highly marketable skills in geographical analysis, statistical methods, and geographical information systems (GIS).
- Option to combine with professional qualifications in Secondary Education or Outdoor Education.
- Conduct an original Honours research project, often contributing to national and international research programmes.
