Geography with IFY

Discover how the physical, natural and built environments connect with human society. Our Geography BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year degree examines issues including the climate crisis and human impacts on the environment, global sustainability and the circular economy.

With an extra year of foundation level study, this course opens up opportunities in the sciences if you don't hold the required qualifications to go straight on to the BSc(Hons), want to change career or are returning to study.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress to our accredited Geography BSc(Hons) degree.

There is a strong emphasis on applied learning. You'll conduct fieldwork throughout the course, both overseas and in the coastal, fluvial, downland and urban environments our location provides. And you'll learn with researchers who are tackling global problems including sustainable river management and air quality.

Career development is built in with modules that develop professional practice to address global challenges, and develop your practical skills in our specialist labs. You also have the option of a placement year.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Progress to a degree that is professionally accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

• Learn field skills on day trips and residential field trips.

• Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily (go to the fees and costs section for more info).

• Work experience throughout the course including the option of a placement year.

• Option to specialise in sustainability and climate change, geomorphology and landscape change, and social and political geography.

• Build professional skills in geospatial data analysis, environmental impact assessment and planning.