Our BSc Geography with a Year in Industry degree covers both physical and human geography, focusing on the interactions between the natural environment and human society. Situated in the School of Environmental Sciences, you will benefit from a range of fascinating optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations. During your first year, you will learn about key geographical concepts, discover the latest about global environmental challenges, study how our dynamic planet works, and get outside to develop your skills during practicals, on field trips as well as a residential field course. You will also choose between a module on the interplay between sustainable development and biodiversity, and one on understanding our atmospheres and oceans. As you progress through the course, you will continue developing your skills as a geographer across a range of specialisms, including geographical information systems (GIS). You will be able to shape your degree around your interests by choosing optional modules covering topics such as geomorphology, soils, biogeography, climate change and natural hazards. You will enhance your studies and employability by spending your third year on an industrial work placement, giving you hands on experience whilst developing your skills and knowledge. In your final year independent research project you will put into practice all the skills you have developed, exploring in detail a topic that fascinates you . **Course Structure**This four-year course covers a broad range of topics in geography. In your first year you’ll build a foundation of essential knowledge and skills. You’ll then have more flexibility as you progress in your second and final years. The course culminates in an independent research project. There are opportunities to participate in field courses in all three years of your degree. **Year 1** Your first year is designed to give you a broad understanding of the challenges facing contemporary geographers. This is underpinned by an introduction to fundamental research techniques and the methods physical geographers use to analyse and understand the world. **Year 2** In your second year, you’ll gain valuable technical expertise through the GIS Skills for Project Work module, and choose from a range of options including topics such as geomorphology, population ecology and management, climate change science and policy, and global tectonics. **Year 3** You will spend your third year on an industrial work placement lasting from 9-14 months, gaining relevant experience and developing your skills and knowledge. We have established links throughout the UK and beyond, and we will help you in identifying and competing for appropriate positions. **Year 4**In your third year you will spend a substantial amount of time on your Independent Project which accounts for a third of your final year assessment. It’s your opportunity to put everything you’ve learnt throughout your degree into practice, as well as a chance to specialise in a topic that really fascinates you with the supervision of a world-class expert. There are also further optional modules to study, including topics such as geophysical hazards, biodiversity, conservation and human society, the carbon cycle and climate change, catchment water resources, and natural resources and environmental economics. Your options could even include a field course to Greece or Spain. **Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**