MSCi Geography

The MSci Hons Geography course at Lancaster University is a four-year integrated Masters program. It has a flexible approach, allowing students to tailor their degree to their personal interests and career aspirations. The course promises a balanced combination of physical and human geography, enhanced by skills in data analysis and research methods.Course Content: The course offers practical hands-on experience and laboratory work, including overseas field trips in the first year itself. Alongside this, from the second year, students can choose from optional modules that cover diverse geographical themes. The fourth year includes a research dissertation and advanced options, combining elements of physical and human geography, and professional skills.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Ecology, Rocks & Minerals, People & the Sea, Water Management, Earth, Time, & Life, Environment & Culture, Landscape Systems, Geographical Skills in a Changing World, Development & Global Change, and Designing & Conducting Research.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).Future Careers: The course equips students with key skills that are highly valued by employers across employment sectors, including data analysis, problem-solving, team working and presentation to prepare them for roles in sectors like environment, consultancy, government, education, finance, and retail. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.