Explore the Earth's environments with a Geography degree at Kingston University. Gain fieldwork experience and prepare for a global career. Apply now!
This course is concerned with understanding the Earth's environments and the global concerns of humanity. It offers a perfect balance of skills learning and practical fieldwork. Fieldwork takes place in the UK and Europe. Subjects include data collection, project management, social policy analysis, urban planning and design, environmental monitoring and management. Teaching on the course will support students' professional development. It often takes place with planning departments, environmental agencies, business support networks, community organisations and town centre management teams. This course has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). This confirms it has a solid academic foundation and prepares students for the needs of the world beyond higher education. Kingston offer a diverse range of modules in both human and physical geography. This means students can create their own route within the degree. Strong emphasis is placed on the applied nature of geography. This means students will engage with real-world learning, working in partnership with local authorities, community groups, international agencies, and NGOs, both in the UK and on fieldwork abroad. Graduates work in a wide range of areas, such as local government, retail, human resources, finance, insurance, ICT, education and research. Many graduates progress to postgraduate studies.
