Geography BSc (Hons)

Our Geography BSc(Hons) prepares you for careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, resource management, environmental impact assessment, sustainability policy, education and more. <br/><br/>At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This degree is packed with opportunities for hands-on learning – through laboratory work, field trips in the UK and overseas, live environmental research projects, community volunteering and placements with councils, conservation charities and environmental organisations. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates work for organisations such as the Environment Agency, Southern Water, Oxfam, Low Carbon Europe and GIS consultancies. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Study earth systems, biodiversity, conservation, climate change and environmental change, alongside the human processes that shape our world. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a degree accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – recognition of its quality and professional relevance. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn specialist field skills on day trips and residential field trips, with travel and accommodation included for mandatory trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional placement year and community volunteering. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access funded internship schemes like the Brighton Student Research Experience Scheme. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Contribute to research in areas such as environmental change, conservation management, geohazards, climate systems and aquatic environments. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for its reach and significance – 2021 Research Excellence Framework. <br/><br/><br/>• Build industry-ready skills in GIS and remote sensing, statistical and spatial data analysis, environmental assessment and geohazard monitoring. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strengthen transferable skills in time management, group working, communication, presenting, designing solutions and software skills – all of which help prepare you for your career. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Geography</strong><br/>Brighton & Hove offers geographers a mix of study environments – from chalk downland and dynamic coastal systems to urban regeneration projects. <br/><br/>Named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out, the location is a hub for environmental innovation, conservation initiatives and climate action networks. And its position provides easy access to diverse UK field sites and international study destinations.