Studying geography at university
Example course modules
- Global worlds, global challenges
- Skills and techniques in geosciences
- Physical environments
- Environment and society
- Analysing geographical and environmental data
- Earth systems
- Global climate systems
- Historical cultural geographies
- Theory, space and society
- Urbanism, culture and modernity
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 10 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about geography
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Geography for most courses
Useful to have
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Social Researcher
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) officer
- Hydrologist
Other real-life job examples
- Financial analyst
- Water disposals officer
- Heritage manager
What employers like about this subject
Subject-specific skills you can gain from geography will depend to an extent on whether you specialise in physical or social geography, but can include an understanding of current theory and practice in fields of geography; how to generate and interpret research data and the development of field skills. It is especially important to develop good maths and statistics skills during a geography degree, as the mix of data and communication skills is particularly useful to employers. Geography graduates work for a wide range of employers including government agencies, banks, management consultants and environmental businesses.
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