Geography (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

Through the Geography (Hons) degree from Bangor University  you don’t have to study human or physical geography exclusively. Our wide range of specialist modules give you flexibility to explore the topics that interest you most across the discipline. Current options range from space and identity to sustainability and governance, as well as geohazards or catchment management.

The strong employer links include Eryri National Park Authority, Natural Resources Wales, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water, the Environment Agency and Natural England. Some employers contribute guest lectures, whilst many offer opportunities for work placements.

The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). This Accreditation recognises that our programme is aligned with the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Geography, and our good practice in teaching and learning. Accreditation supports the fact that we are delivering the knowledge, skills and other attributes expected of high-quality geography graduates.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Geography (Hons) degree from Bangor University have gone on to work across a range of different sectors and occupations, such as environmental consultancy, analysis, policy making, governance, town planning, logistics for retail and transportation, teaching, research, and human resources (HR).

Employers include local councils, Thames Water, Natural Resources Wales, Network Rail, the National Grid, Airbus Defence and Space, Marks and Spencer’s, DHL, the Met Office, Ordinance survey, various national parks, independent environmental consultancies, and UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) research councils.

Typical roles may include:

• Catchment Scientist

• Climate Change Officer

• Environmental consultant

• Environmental officer

• Event Manager

• Geography teacher

• Geopolitical analyst

• Geospatial analyst

• GIS officer

• HR manager

• Hydrologist

• Planning manager

• Policy manager

• Quantity Surveyor

• Renewable Energy Asset Manager

• Researcher

• Soil scientist

• Sustainability consultant