University of East Anglia (UEA), BSc, Geography

Physical geography is concerned with some of the world’s most pressing problems. As the world changes – whether through rising sea levels, environmental hazards or climate – our understanding of it must change too.

Our BSc Geography degree gives you the skills and knowledge to understand and investigate these problems, with an emphasis on the physical dimensions of environmental change through the study of rivers, oceans, the atmosphere, the environment, tectonic plates and volcanic regions.

You will gain a broad understanding of geographical concepts and issues, as well as how to collect data, formulate research questions, present results, and develop practical transferable skills. 

You will also have the chance to work on group projects, which encourage using teamwork to tackle complex geographical issues, and are a fantastic way to improve your communication skills, as well as the opportunity to develop your research and analytical skills through field work. 

By studying BSc Geography at UEA you can study modules in topics like climate change, meteorology and natural hazards to build a holistic picture of the Earth as a complex system that needs to be explored, understood and respected.