Geography - MGeog
Bangor University
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This MGeog Geography degree is like our BA or BSc Geography programmes except it has an additional fourth year of study that allows you to specialise in an area of geography that particularly interests you through your dissertation project. You will also undertake a work placement in your fourth year that will help you develop those key employability skills to help you successfully navigate the world of graduate employment. You will also be able to select some additional modules, either human, ...Read more

This MGeog Geography degree is like our BA or BSc Geography programmes except it has an additional fourth year of study that allows you to specialise in an area of geography that particularly interests you through your dissertation project. You will also undertake a work placement in your fourth year that will help you develop those key employability skills to help you successfully navigate the world of graduate employment. You will also be able to select some additional modules, either human, physical or environmentally focused to complete your studies.On this MGeog Geography degree, you can choose from the same set of modules as the BA (L700) and BSc (F800) Geography programmes during your first three years. You can select ones that are more human or physically focused, or even ones that reflect the interdisciplinarity nature of geography.Field work is an integral part of this degree, and there will be lots of opportunity to get outside and learn valuable skills locally, alongside residential trips in the UK and Europe. You can study or work abroad if you participate in our International Experience Year.This degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills and prepare you to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.Placement Year and International Experience Year AvailableCareersOur graduates are highly employable and are in demand due to their sought-after skills of project management, teamwork and communication. as well as the subject knowledge you develop during your studies. You will graduate with a widely respected degree that opens a wide variety of career prospects. Our graduates have been recruited by a variety of organisations, including: Natural Resources Wales, Network Rail, DHL, Airbus Defence and Space, National Grid, Ordnance Survey, Economic and Social Research Council, local government, independent environmental consultancies. A Geography degree also provide the foundation for further postgraduate study and research. You could also enhance your employability by registering for the Bangor Employability Award while you are here.

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38/279
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34th
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55th
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SR
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13 Feb 25

Good scenery near and around Bangor. The uni offers lots of clubs and..Read more

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Harriet
08 Feb 25

Best - Uni location, great outdoors, near the sea and mountains - great for outdoor sports and local fieldwork (environmental degree) based experiences. Worst Bangor as a uni..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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13 Feb 25
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Harriet
08 Feb 25
Geography - MGeog
Best - Uni location, great outdoors, near the sea and mountains - great for outdoor sports and local fieldwork (environmental degree) based experiences. Worst Bangor as a uni...
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