During Stage 1 we will help you to build knowledge, understanding and skills required to succeed in Stages 2 and 3 of your degree. You'll be introduced to key geographical research and the global challenges of the 21st century.

In Stage 2 you have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. You'll study modules in advanced research techniques and key methods. Your remaining topics will be optional, giving you the chance to engage with the topics that interest you the most.

You will also have a choice of destinations for your Stage 2 residential field course.

Modules

Compulsory modules

If you're following a primarily Human Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):

Key Methods for Human Geographers (20 credits)

Doing Human Geography Research: Theory and Practice (20 credits)

If you're following a primarily Physical Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):

Doing Physical Geography Research: Theory and Practice (20 credits)

Key Methods for Physical Geographers (20 credits)

In Stage 3 you'll have a wide choice of optional modules that are directly linked to the research work of our staff.

You'll also undertake your dissertation research project. This is a major piece of independent research, based on your interests, led by you with support from a dedicated academic mentor.

Modules

Compulsory modules

You take the following compulsory module (except if you're taking Dissertation for Study Abroad Students) (shown in the optional list below):
Dissertation (40 credits)

If you're taking Student Exchange Semester 1, you take the compulsory module (shown in the optional list below):
Dissertation for Study Abroad Students (40 credits)