GEOGRAPHY at University of Salford

Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our BSc (Hons) Geography course will enable you to explore our ecosystems, and  understand the factors that are influencing changes in our built and natural environments.

During your studies, you'll learn about climate change and its effect on people and places. You'll examine glaciers and the impacts on global water resources. You'll look at fluvial processes, river restoration and management strategies With a focus on developing your skillset for future careers, you'll critical evaluate policy and research and use computer-based mapping and modelling using Geographical Information Systems and Science (GIS) and remote sensing techniques.

Fieldwork is at the heart of this course.  We've aligned trips with the specialist modules so you can develop applied skills and gain practical experience. Typical destinations could include the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, Sheffield and Liverpool. You'll also participate in residential field courses across the UK and other international locations, such as our recent visit to Scandinavia.

As you explore the physical and urban world, you'll experience small group teaching and support from our friendly and accessible staff. In the 2019 NSS survey, the course received 100% overall satisfaction, making it the highest-ranked University for Geography in the North West, and joint top nationally [based on University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data].

If you are interested in specialising in human geography, then take a look at our BA (Hons) Geography degree course.

You will:

• Learn about climate change, glaciers, fluvial processes and river restoration and how they impact on people and the environment
• Gain real-world, hands-on experience as you participate in fieldwork trips
• Build a strong skillset as you benefit from a small group teaching approach