Geography (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

From your second year you can choose modules specific to your own interests and career aspirations, and you will be taught by our team of leading academics who boast a range of interlinked specialisms.

In addition to annual field trips in the UK and Europe, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, study abroad or a combination of both to further your skills and understanding.

Key facts

• Employability is embedded within BSc Geography (Hons) course from  Northumbria University  from the start, ensuring you leave with skills that are transferrable and applicable to a working environment.

• Northumbria University’s BA Geography graduates are highly valued by employers thanks to our leading facilities, course options and the reputation of our research-active academics.
• This course will prepare you for a wide range of specialist roles, including careers within planning, teaching, the civil service, charities, geographic data analysis, international development and the environment and renewable energy sectors.  Many of our graduates move into graduate training programmes, local and national Government and postgraduate study.