History
- The Geography department was established in 1934, although degrees in geography had first been awarded in 1922 under the auspices of a combined Geology and Geography department of the then University College Nottingham.
- The department became a school in August 1998. The current (2017-2021) Head of School is Matthew Smallman Raynor.
Education
The field of geography is very broad and we teach right across this spectrum, offering undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate researchcourses, with subjects ranging from flooding to financial crises and areas of study from Italy to India.
Research
The School of Geography has laboratories dedicated to the physical and chemical analysis of sediments and water. These are complemented by research quality light microscopes which are available for approved projects.
Career
As a graduate from the University of Nottingham, you will be highly sought after and by studying a degree in the School of Geography, you will acquire a broad skill set that will lay the foundations for your chosen career.
Employability is at the heart of our teaching, and we ensure that all of our degrees will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. Recent graduate employers include the British Geological Survey, Capita, Grant Thornton, Historic England, Network Rail, Swiss Re, Teach First and Tesla.
Top reasons to study here
- Academic support to develop your interests through optional modules.
- Field trips develop your practical skills in locations such as Italy and the USA.
- Study abroad in countries including Australia, Canada, Europe and the USA.
School of Geography Key Statistics & Highlights
- 3 Bachelors
- 555 Scholarships
- Public Institution Type
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07 Oct 2026
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30 Sep 2026
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07 Oct 2026
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15 May 2026
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25600 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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24 May 2026
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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18 Dec 2026
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15 May 2026
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25600 USD
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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16800 USD
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School of Geography Rankings
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Computing facilities:
- The David Ebdon Computing Laboratory
- SPLINT Visualisation Laboratory
- The Edwards Resource Centre
Campus life
The School is located at the centre of University Park Campus which has many facilities including a swimming pool and large sports centre, playing fields, restaurants and coffee shops, bars, shops, and halls of residence.
The School of Geography shares the large and well-equipped Sir Clive Granger Building with the School of Economics. In addition to lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a coffee/snack bar, and meeting areas, the school provides a range of more specialised facilities.
School of Geography Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Nottingham City
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