Geography is a highly versatile degree that can equip you with problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of environmental issues, geopolitics, urban planning, and more. This course focuses on the interconnectedness of people and the planet, enabling you to analyze complex global challenges and develop solutions. You will explore topics ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to international governance and disaster management. Oxford Brookes offers a practical, career-focused approach with a strong emphasis on developing widely applicable skills such as data analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The program features small class sizes, hands-on experience through field trips (including international travel), and dedicated support from tutors. You'll learn through a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, lab experiments, and group work, with assessments primarily based on coursework that reflects real-world tasks.
The Geography program offers a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) degree over 3 years of full-time study. The curriculum is designed to build a broad foundation in the first year, allow for specialization through optional modules in the second year, and offer further focused study in the final year. An optional year abroad is also available between the second and final years. Learning is primarily through face-to-face teaching, with approximately 10 hours of contact time per week, alongside an estimated 1200 hours of independent study annually. Assessments are coursework-based.
A Geography degree provides a wide range of career opportunities due to the versatile skills acquired, including problem-solving, independent thinking, and specialization in areas like environmental issues or urban planning. The program fosters strong connections with a network of alumni, offering support for career development.
The costs of travel and accommodation for all compulsory field trips are included in the course fees.
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.