BSc (Hons) Geology with Geography with a Placement Year

Explore the classical areas of earth sciences in this modern degree that will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges. Our BSc Geology with Geography with a Placement Year degree explores questions such as: What happens during an earthquake? What’s going on inside an erupting volcano?

How does a meteorite impact affect the Earth? Why do flash floods happen and can we stop them? Why do some landslides carry on for years, but others develop very quickly?

This course combines geology and geography where you’ll follow a programme that takes a very modern approach to Earth science – one that links geology with physical geography, human society and a multitude of surface and environmental processes. You’ll get out in the field or into the lab to use the principles of geology and physical geography to explore topics including plate tectonics, natural resources, geochemistry, earthquakes, volcanoes, soil health and water quality. You’ll also explore the important relationships between these topics and other disciplines in geography and across the environmental sciences – an opportunity not usually available in traditional geology departments.

What’s more, you’ll enhance your studies and employability by spending your third year on an industrial work placement, giving you hands-on experience whilst developing your skills, knowledge and industry contacts.