Geography (Physical)

Geography (Physical) explores Earth's landscapes and the systems that shape them, including climate, glaciers, floods and volcanoes. Students examine processes at work on the planet and study how these systems interact over time, applying that knowledge to real-world problems. The first year provides a grounding in physical geography, and later years move into advanced study that builds on it. Students gain practical skills through fieldwork, lab sessions and placement opportunities. Accreditation comes from the Royal Geographical Society and IBG, and the campus offers a natural environment for fieldwork. Graduates can move into careers including cartography, environmental consulting or systems development, where an understanding of physical systems is central. The programme equips students with the analytical and fieldwork skills these careers call for.