Geography (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

Through the Geography (Hons) BSc programme from Northumbria University teaching delivered by our internationally recognised academics, you will not only be learning about research but actively taking part as a researcher. In addition to fieldtrips in the UK and Europe, you will also have the opportunity to undertake study abroad, or to complete a work placement allowing you to put all of your recently acquired skills into practise, or to undertake a combination of both as part of a sandwich year.

Throughout the degree you will develop your knowledge and a broad understanding of geography, with a focus on physical geography, in addition to developing intellectual and professional skills and abilities that will benefit your future career or studies.

Career opportunities:

• 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.

• BSc Geography will prepare you for a broad range of careers as employers appreciate the transferable analytical, communication and presentation skills that are acquired throughout this degree.
• Graduates go on to work in a broad range of sectors that may include tackling important real world problems in the management of the environment or policy jobs across a wide range of industries. Others may choose to pursue environmental consultancy or Government, graduate training schemes, teaching or further study.