Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - Geography with a Placement Year

UEA's BSc Geography degree with a Placement Year covers both physical and human geography, focusing on the interactions between the natural environment and human society. Students will have the opportunity to gain invaluable real-world industry experience to give their career a head start. 

At UEA, students will learn specialist theory in areas such as earth surface processes, meteorology, hydrology, population ecology and environmental economics. They will learn from world-leading researchers, and develop their skills across a range of specialisms – from geographical information systems to environmental policymaking, biogeography, international development, climate change, energy transitions and natural hazards. They will also take part in exciting national and international fieldwork trips to places such as Devon, Scotland, the Lake District and Spain.  

With lots of flexibility in module choice, students will learn key geographical concepts and explore today’s global environmental challenges, studying how our dynamic planet works. They will take part in seminars and team projects with other students, developing specialist analysis skills, and mastering geographical software. Students will develop highly valued transferable skills, including critical thinking, data analysis, fieldwork, spatial visualisation, science communication, and social theories of change.  Students will also enhance their studies and employability by spending year three on an industrial work placement, giving them hands-on experience. 

Most importantly, students will graduate with the skills to make a difference. The ability to work across the social, human and physical sciences is in high demand in both private and public sector graduate jobs, where they will be able to provide real-world solutions to today’s challenges.