Hi, I'm currently going into my third year doing BSc Geology with Physical Geography at Hull and it is a really good course however since introducing the new pure Geology course I would have definitely picked that one as the addition of Physical Geography in my opinion means you learn less geology. However, doing a joint degrees provides a wider range of knowledge of both subjects creating a wide spectrum of job opportunities; Physical Geography entails climate change, rivers and landform processes etc. Pure Geology will give more detail of geology as that is the main focus of its course for example igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Here's a link to the BSc Geology (click study to find course details)
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/ug/courses/geology.aspx and BSc Geology with Physical Geography
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/ug/courses/geology-physical-geography.aspx just to compare.
Both degrees are accredited and will not affect future job applications
- this was a frequent question for us when we did a joint degree rather than pure as we thought that we might be shunned by interviewers. So, it is simply down to what you want to focus on more and which uni you think would provide you with the knowledge of what you want to be doing. Also check out the Uni of Hull Geology trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=25&v=Twg3BNlfaJ8 Full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhoAbkLBIVo P.S. I'm the awkward girl in the bright green jacket :'