BSc (Hons) Geography

The BSc in Geography at Heriot-Watt University offers both a comprehensive introduction and deep understanding of the geography field. The course aims to equip students with the competency to address global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, energy resources, and environmental pollution. The course blends fieldwork, lab work, and lectures to provide a rich learning experience.Course Content: The BSc Geography program allows students to engage in a wide array of geographical topics, including human geography, environmental geography, physical geography, and geographical information science. The teaching method is an equal mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, and fieldwork to effectively impart world-class training in geography.Key Modules: The course is divided into three years, each year offering focused modules. First Year Modules include Understanding the Earth, Environmental Geochemistry, and First Steps in Statistics & Data Analysis. Second Year Modules delve into Spatial Analysis and Cartography, Sedimentary Processes and Environments, and Evolution of the Earth. The Final Year Modules comprise of independent research projects and specialised topics such as Energy Geographies, River Systems and Global Change, and Global Environmental Issues.Accreditations: The degree program is accredited by The Royal Geographical Society, the UK's learned society and professional body for geography.Future Careers: Graduates are prepared for a range of careers. They can apply their skills and knowledge in sectors such as environmental management, energy industry, planning and development, GIS and remote sensing, teaching, and research among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.