Geography at Uni

Thinking about applying for Geography for uni next year but having doubts? The degree seems to vary significantly between different universities and I'm unsure whether to base my decision making from the university's geography department specifically or the university as a whole? Looking at Bristol, Nottingham and Sheffield - are there any major differences in the geography courses there?

Thinking about applying for Geography for uni next year but having doubts? The degree seems to vary significantly between different universities and I'm unsure whether to base my decision making from the university's geography department specifically or the university as a whole? Looking at Bristol, Nottingham and Sheffield - are there any major differences in the geography courses there?

Make sure you read through the modules for courses you are looking at. For example, Bristol has compulsory quantitative modules (eg. Coding in the first year and data analysis in the second year). If you don’t want to do these modules don’t apply there - I’m repeating what they said at the open day. Other unis offer similar quantitative modules for the BSc but can be optional. Both the course and the uni are important - do you want a campus or city based location? How far from home do you want to be? Good luck with your research.

Hi,
I'm currently in my 2nd year studying Physical Geography at Lancaster.
Picking the right university is a very personal choice, and it can be difficult. Each university may offer different degrees in geography, like a BA or Bsc Geography which tends to be a mixture of the human and physical sides, but the BA will be slightly more human orientated and the Bsc being slightly more physical. Or universities may have courses like BA human geography or Bsc physical geography which tend to be more focused on either side. I'd recommend looking through the courses you most interested in and they should have a list of modules on there website so you can which modules and therefore degrees your most interested in. Its also worth looking at the university at a whole like would you preferer a campus or city university and prioritizing universities that offer the student life you want.
If you've got any more questions about what its like to study geography at uni, feel free to ask!
- Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

hi i was wanting to do geography at uni is there anything that i can do that would help my chances like any extracurriculars or volunteering or courses or anything like that relating to geography to put in my person statement?

hi i was wanting to do geography at uni is there anything that i can do that would help my chances like any extracurriculars or volunteering or courses or anything like that relating to geography to put in my person statement?