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Meet Abigail
Geography BA
Flexible module choice
The geography degree at Newcastle is highly flexible, allowing you to tailor it to your individual interests as much as you like. There are also many enjoyable modules on offer, which allow for you to build knowledge and make connections to other modules. The second-year residential fieldtrip allows you to complete group research projects on your chosen topic, helping develop skills required for your dissertation. I loved the variety of modules; being able to learn different things but also make connections to other modules and prior learning. Many of the modules relate to real world issues today, helping to build an understanding of the world.
City and campus
Growing up in a nearby town, the city is close to home for me, but far enough to move away and gain independence! I love Newcastle as a city, with friendly locals and plenty of leisure and entertainment all within a very walkable city. I love the various facilities on campus, from libraries and study spaces to food outlets and shops, whilst also being located right in the heart of Newcastle meaning everything I would need was always close by. The campus itself is beautiful and I loved seeing the beautiful arches in all different conditions, from sunsets and sun to rain and snow!
Gaining work experience
I engaged in volunteering through NUSU in my first and second year. During first year I delivered GCSE Geography revision sessions to a small group of year 10 pupils in a local Gateshead school alongside 2 other volunteers. I also independently delivered A level geography and sociology revision sessions in my first and second year to pupils ahead of their exams.
The future
Initially I applied to university with the intention of becoming a geography teacher. After receiving teacher training course place offers in my third year, I realised this was no longer the career I was interested or felt comfortable with. Throughout the degree, I have enjoyed looking at how policies help shape things in society today, and it was my dissertation on differential education achievement which made me fully realise I preferred this kind of work over being in a classroom. There are various career opportunities available with this degree and the transferable skills gained can help towards these opportunities.
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