IELTs 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
This course explores a range geographical issues important to the physical environment. You'll develop an understanding of the landscape around us, both in the UK and internationally.
More specialised than the BSc (Hons) Geography route, you will focus on environmental issues, including scientific knowledge of the Earth's surface, its spatial variation and its evolution over time.
Study Geography at NTU and you can split your time between our stunning, rural Brackenhurst Campus and the vibrant city of Nottingham, and explore a subject that is crucially important to today's world.
Why choose this course?
Get the best of both worlds! Immerse yourself in the subject in our stunning outdoor classroom at Brackenhurst, but still be completely connected to student life and all the events, entertainment, clubs and societies that Nottingham and NTU have to offer.
100% of students on the full-time route were satisfied with their course (National Student Survey, 2018)
Learn from our experienced teaching staff who have expertise in a wide range of specialist areas including glaciology, natural hazards and water quality testing.
Experience the mixed habitats of wetland, woodland, streams and farmland all on our very own Brackenhurst Campus to support your study of natural geographical systems.
Use modern GPS equipment and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to develop your surveying skills in the field and in campus computing suites.
Undertake fieldwork in the UK, south-east Spain and Tenerife.
Benefit from our strong links with employers and academic institutions by completing a year-long work placement.
Take advantage of subsidised field trips as part of your course fee.
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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Year One
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Geographical Fieldwork
Skills for Geographers
Geographies of Global Change
Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
Landscapes and Land Use
Year Two
Environmental Hazards and Disasters
Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management
Quaternary Environments (Fieldwork)
Living with Climate Change
Principles and Practice in Geography
Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Year Three
Placement year for students on the four-year course.
Final year
Geographical Politics, Issues and Ethics
Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology
Dissertation
Example optional modules (choose two of the following):
Applied Hydrology and Water Resources
Natural Resource Management
Drylands
Applications of Remote Sensing
Your future career
You can use this degree to make a significant contribution to issues of public concern. Our graduates have gone on to work for:
local or national government bodies
environment agencies and consultancies
water companies
insurance and other private companies concerned with the environment.
Your Geography degree can also lead to a career in teaching, or further specialist postgraduate study.
Placement opportunities
Included within the BSc (Hons) Geography (Physical) course is your chance to complete an optional placement of at least 38 weeks in industry. This can lead to a Certificate or Diploma in Professional Studies, helping you to stand out in the graduate job market.
These placements enable you to gain additional skills and vital experience in a working environment and are highly valued by employers.
Previous students like you on this course have undertaken paid placements with organisations including:
The Environment Agency
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Wildlife Trusts.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
