MSci Geography (Study Abroad)

The MSci Hons Geography (Study Abroad) degree at Lancaster University is a comprehensive four-year course that immerses students in the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the places that make up our world. The course encourages students to spend their third year studying abroad, broadening their horizons and gaining new perspectives on global geographical issues.Course Content: This course allows students to explore many aspects of Geography such as biogeography, geopolitical cultures, measuring hazards, people and the sea, and many others. Students also undertake an independent research project in their final year. In the first year, students cultivate a solid foundation in physical and human geography and explore key geographical controversies. The second year allows for more specialization with several module options, while the third year is spent studying abroad in one of the University's partner institutions. In the fourth year, students research and produce an extended project on a geographical topic of their choice, while also studying more advanced modules.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include 'Geographical Skills', 'Geographical Controversies', 'Measuring Hazards', 'Geopolitical Cultures', 'Biogeography', and 'People and the Sea', among others. The course ensures a mix of human and physical geography, as well as providing the freedom for students to pursue their interests with a variety of other modules.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS).Future Careers: Graduates with an MSci Hons Geography (Study Abroad) degree can take up a wide range of careers such as environmental consultancy, urban planning, transportation and logistics, international development, teaching, and many more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.