Bachelor [Geography] From Bangor University

The Geography programme is offered at the Bangor University.

Geography course students develop knowledge and transferable skills across traditional subject boundaries and address the major environmental challenges facing mankind today. We offer BA and BSc Honours degrees in Geography and this 4 year integrated Masters degree (MGeog).

The Geography programmes explore the physical, social, cultural and economic process that shape the world around us. Our courses place an emphasis on field visits and fieldwork as well as opportunities to enhance employability through professional placements and skills development.

• In the 2015 National Student Survey, the School achieved an overall satisfaction score of 97% with all of our subject areas rated in the UK top 10.
• The dramatic coastline and rugged mountains of north Wales, combined with the facilities of a modern University department, make Bangor an excellent place to study Geography.
• These courses take full advantage of our superb location including, the coast and mountains of north Wales, designated landscapes, rich cultural and industrial heritage of the area, and our proximity to the Snowdonia National Park. With all this on the doorstep, you wonÕt have to travel far for fieldwork!
• The School is committed to delivering excellent performance in teaching and learning.
• The School encompasses a wide range of expertise in human and physical geography, environmental sciences, planning, forestry, conservation and land management.
• The School has excellent links with relevant organisations, such as the Forestry Commission, Natural England, the Snowdonia National Park Authority, Natural Resources Wales, as well as the regional offices of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Welsh Water and the Environment Agency. Some of these organisations contribute toteaching; whilst others provide placements opportunities.
• Our Geographical Information Systems Suite allows students to study spatial relationships between environmental, climatic, biological and social data.

Geography graduates are highly employable and are in demand due to the transferable skills and subject knowledge they develop during their studies. You will graduate with a widely-respected degree that opens up career possibilities in both the private and public sectors. Bangor graduates have gone on to careers in environmental consultancy, management, teaching and many more. Geography degrees also provide the foundation for further postgraduate study and research. Geography students can enhance their employability by registering for the Bangor Employability Award.