Geography - BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham

Our Geography BA offers you flexibility and choice by allowing you to study modules in both physical and human geography. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to follow your interests through a wide range of optional modules covering subjects such as political geography, health geographies, global climate change and globalisation. During your studies, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience practical, hands-on geography in real-world settings. Our field trips take learning beyond the lecture hall, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge through immersive, on-the-ground fieldwork. In previous years, our trips have included visits to Italy, the Lake District and Mexico. Your future is at the heart of what we do. Through employability-focused modules, networking events and expert guest lectures, you’ll have the support to find the right career for you. Our past students have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including environmental roles, consultancy, teaching, sales, advertising and marketing, for organisations such as Amazon, the Civil Service, AECOM, Ocado and Aon (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/social-sciences/shaping-a-successful-career-in-geography.html). The School of Geography is a leading centre for geographical research and training. You’ll have access to a range of facilities, including dedicated laboratories, a computer room and a map library – all located within the geography building (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/geography/about/facilities.aspx). Based on the beautiful, 300-acre University Park (our largest, Green Flag award-winning campus), you’ll also be close to central libraries and the Portland Building for the Students’ Union. Broaden your experience by spending a year on placement in industry or applying to study abroad in countries including Canada, Sweden and the USA. This not only helps you gain independence, resilience and global experience, but will also help your CV stand out after graduation.

* Get hands-on experience with UK and overseas field trips (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/social-sciences/expand-your-horizons-with-field-trips-at-the-school-of-geography.html) – plus our placements and internships programme. * Be taught by world-leading experts in their field. * Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Canada, Europe and the USA.

* We’re ranked top 15 for geography in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). * 90% of geography graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both three years after graduation (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, geography, earth and environmental studies category, published in 2025).