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Geography & the Environment Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Geography & Environment courses at Northumbria.

Ready to Ask the Big Questions? 

Geography and Environmental Studies at Northumbria is ranked 2nd for research power in the UK (REF, 2021), helping to answer questions such as: 

How will changes in Antarctica’s glaciers lead to rises in global sea level? How can we help communities experiencing the increased adverse weather events as a result of climate change? Can we better predict space weather and the impact it is having on Earth? Can volunteering build key skills and reduce inequalities experienced by young refugees?    

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Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), this degree contains a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills and prepares graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.

100% of students studying Human Geography at Northumbria believed that their course was intellectually stimulating and they were positively challenged to achieve their best work (NSS, 2024). 

Human Geography at Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for Teaching, Learning Opportunities, and Academic Support (NSS, 2024).

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Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle

This course examines topics like conservation, sustainable development and energy & waste management in different countries.

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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Geography BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Understand the economic, cultural, social and political processes that influence key contemporary issues with this course.

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Geography BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle

Understand and analyse human impact on the environment, the world around you, and all of the factors that affect this on this course.

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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Physical Geography BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle

Throughout this course you will learn how to map, monitor and understand the physical world. For those applying for 2026, study an…

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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