On this BA degree You will begin with a broad geographical foundation that introduces you to social, physical and environmental geographies. You will go on to develop understanding in, and the ability to analyse key global challenges, such as Forced Climate Migration, Food Poverty, Geopolitics and Governance. Our modules cover everything from globalisation and neoliberalism to sustainable communities and food geographies. We will introduce you to a range of research methods and IT, GIS, and statistical skills. You will develop professional and transferrable skills that employer's value. During your final year you will conduct your own research under staff guidance, allowing you to showcase your abilities developed throughout your studies. Field work is an integral part of this degree, and there will be lots of opportunity to get outside and learn valuable skills in/around North Wales, alongside residential trips in the UK and Europe. You can study abroad or participate in our placement year (either work or study) with our sandwich degree. This degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills and prepare you to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.

BA or BSc? On both these degrees you can choose from the same range of modules. If you chose BA (L700) you might select more human geography modules, but you can still choose physical geography modules that give you the flexibility to maintain your interested in both sides of the discipline.

MGeog? You can also convert onto the MGeog at the end of Year 2, providing your year average mark is above 55%.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• TV presenter Steve Backshall is now part of our teaching team.
• Half and full-day field trips taking advantage of our location, which is set against the backdrop of the dramatic north Wales coastline, Menai Strait, and the mountains of Snowdonia National Park.
• Strong links with organisations: Forestry Commission, Natural England, the Snowdonia National Park Authority, Natural Resources Wales, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Welsh Water, Environment Agency. Some contribute to teaching and provide placements opportunities.
• We have a Geographical Information Systems Suite.

Your learning will take place in a range of different settings from lectures, laboratory work and field courses to seminars and small-group tutorials. Seminars provide the opportunity for you to discuss and analyse new material, ideas and concepts with other students and your tutor. Small-group tutorials may be structured around study skills development or problem solving, and give you the opportunity to ask questions, raise issues or explore material taught in lectures. You will have access to our virtual learning environment, which hosts learning resources, course documents and lecture capture recordings (where available) for your modules. Your studies also involve a considerable amount of independent study.

You will study 120 credits in each year. This degree is constructed of a number of modules some compulsory, and others optional. You will be assessed in a combination of ways: coursework; essays; presentations; reports; projects/dissertations; examinations; and practical tasks. Some assessments may involve group work. Assessment methods for modules are generally split 60/40 for coursework and exams.

What will you study on this course?

Year 1 and 2

The first year focuses on key knowledge and skills, building on your Geography A-level. You are also able to switch between BA and BSc courses at the end of the first year if you wish. The second year will provide you with deeper subject knowledge, introduce you to specialist techniques and fieldwork skills, and developing your own research. You can also convert onto the MGeog at the end of Year 2, providing your year average mark is above 55%.

Year 3

In your final year you can select from a range of modules that allow you to specialise in areas that interest you. You will conduct your own research (dissertation) under staff guidance, allowing you to showcase the abilities you developed throughout your studies.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake advanced field skills and training is available through our optional field courses to Tenerife or Northeast Spain (Barcelona).

Our graduates are highly employable and are in demand due to their sought-after skills of project management, teamwork and communication. as well as the subject knowledge you develop during your studies. You will graduate with a widely respected degree that opens a wide variety of career prospects. Our graduates have been recruited by a variety of organisations, including: Natural Resources Wales, Network Rail, DHL, Airbus Defence and Space, National Grid, Ordnance Survey, Economic and Social Research Council, local government, independent environmental consultancies. A Geography degree also provide the foundation for further postgraduate study and research. You could also enhance your employability by registering for the Bangor Employability Award while you are here.

Geography is the subject of our time, dynamic and constantly evolving as the world around us changes. Our courses offer the opportunity to study a broad range of human, physical and environmental topics, but also to become well-trained in a range of research methods (field and laboratory).

A 'with Foundation Year' option is available for this course. Apply for Environmental Science (with Foundation Year).