Geography BSc (Hons) at Bangor University

This degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, and the Institution of Environmental Sciences.

The environment is a major focus of teaching within the School and Geography is central to this. Students develop knowledge and transferable skills across traditional subject boundaries and address the major environmental challenges facing mankind today. We offer BA, BSc and a 4-year Masters degree (MGeog) in Geography.

The Geography programmes explore the physical, social, cultural and economic process that shape the world around us. Our courses place an emphasis on field visits and fieldwork as well as opportunities to enhance employability through professional placements and skills development.

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Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• The National Student Survey (NSS) results place Bangor amongst the UK’s top 10 universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions).

• The dramatic coastline and rugged mountains of north Wales, combined with the facilities of a modern University department, make Bangor an excellent place to study Geography.
• These courses take full advantage of our superb location including, the coast and mountains of north Wales, designated landscapes, rich cultural and industrial heritage of the area, and our proximity to the Snowdonia National Park. With all this on the doorstep, you won’t have to travel far for fieldwork!
• We are committed to delivering excellent performance in teaching and learning.
• We have a wide range of expertise in human and physical geography, environmental sciences, planning, forestry, conservation and land management.
• We have excellent links with relevant organisations, such as the Forestry Commission, Natural England, the Snowdonia National Park Authority, Natural Resources Wales, as well as the regional offices of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Welsh Water and the Environment Agency. Some of these organisations contribute toteaching; whilst others provide placements opportunities.
• Our Geographical Information Systems Suite allows students to study spatial relationships between environmental, climatic, biological and social data.

Careers

Geography graduates are highly employable and are in demand due to the transferable skills and subject knowledge they develop during their studies. You will graduate with a widely-respected degree that opens up career possibilities in both the private and public sectors. Bangor graduates have gone on to careers in environmental consultancy, management, teaching and many more. Geography degrees also provide the foundation for further postgraduate study and research. Geography students can enhance their employability by registering for the Bangor Employability Award.