This program is typically delivered over three years at full time.

In that time you’ll explore geography as the science of ‘place, space and time’, and gain a better sense of the dynamic system operating to encompass landscapes, environments, economies, political systems and cultures all over the world.

 Year 1 Modules Include:

• Communication & Analysis Skills in Geography
• Earth, Wind and Fire
• Geographical Techniques
• Geosphere and Atmosphere
• Human Geographies 1: Geographies of Landscape
• Human Geographies 2: Environment and Resources

Year 2 Modules Include:

• Biogeography and Soils
• Conservation Policy, Practice and Philosophy
• Cultural Landscapes
• Ecosystem Services
• Environmental Change
• Geographical Information Systems
• Habitats and Ecosystems
• Hydrology and Catchments
• National Parks and Protected Areas
• Research Methods and Statistics for Geographers
• Rural Economy and Society

Year 3 Modules Include:

• Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
• Catchment Management
• Conservation and Society
• Contemporary Issues in Geography
• Culture, Identity and Place
• Dissertation
• Ecosystem Service Assessment
• Ice and Snow (Cold Environments)
• Tourism Management
• Upland Resource Management
• Wilding and Conservation
• Work Placement

Cumbria’s academic programs are all designed to make you a highly employable graduate. Geography graduates have gone on to become national park rangers, hydrological assessors, town and country planners, conservation site managers, teachers and more.

You can improve your employability with the Career Ahead employability program. This is provided at no charge by the Careers Team, and will give you several competitive advantages when it comes time to look for your first few roles.