BSc Geography

The Geography (MA) course at the University of Aberdeen is a four-year undergraduate degree programme that provides a comprehensive understanding of geographical principles. The course delves into a myriad of geographical facets including physical geography, human geography, and practical skills in GIS and fieldwork.Course Content: In the first two years, students are trained in broad-based geography and can select other subjects as per their interests. From the third year onwards, the students delve deeper into the core aspects of both physical and human geography. They also have the opportunity to conduct a field trip abroad. In the final year, students undertake a dissertation in geography. Key Modules: Some main modules in this course include Weather and Climate, Geographies of the Economy, Environmental Perception and Behaviours, River Systems, and Cold Environments.Accreditations: The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has accredited this Geography degree.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can venture into a wide range of career options. These include roles in environmental consulting, town and transport planning, housing and social welfare, conservation, and management, amongst others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.