BSc Hons Geography

The BSc Geography undergraduate course at Swansea University offers a comprehensive knowledge base in both the natural and human elements of the subject. High-quality teaching is delivered by a team of dedicated and skilled academics, attracting students from all over the world. The course encompasses compulsory modules and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their learning to their individual interests.Course Content: The course is divided into three years with increasing specialization as the course progresses. Year one covers foundational concepts and issues in geography and introduces key research and fieldwork skills. Year two enables students to explore more specialised geographical concepts along with the exploration of other optional modules. The final year allows for further specialization through a selection of optional modules and a final year research project. Key Modules: Core modules include Introduction to Physical Geography, Introduction to Human Geography, Skills for Geographers, Professional Geographical Skills, and Independent Research Project in Geography. Optional modules include topics like Climate Change, Environmental Hazards, Global Cities, and Wild Landscapes, among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of careers including urban regeneration officer, environmental consultant, town or transport planner, risk manager, and a variety of government roles. The university's career service provides extensive support and guidance to students in pursuing their chosen career paths. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.