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Bsc geography or earth sci?

Im really struggling choosing a course/ uni to firm does anyone who takes any of these courses have recommendations or regrets?

York: Physical geography and environment
Lancaster- Earth and environmental science
Edinburgh- Earth science and physical geography
Edinburgh- Bsc Geography
Durham- Natural sciences ( but physical geography and earth sciences)

Any help would be really appreciated!
Original post by livjones2407
Im really struggling choosing a course/ uni to firm does anyone who takes any of these courses have recommendations or regrets?
York: Physical geography and environment
Lancaster- Earth and environmental science
Edinburgh- Earth science and physical geography
Edinburgh- Bsc Geography
Durham- Natural sciences ( but physical geography and earth sciences)
Any help would be really appreciated!

Hi @livjones2407
I studied my undergraduate degree was in physical geography at Lancaster, however there was quite a lot of cross over with the Earth and environmental science course. This course is in the department of the Lancaster Environment center, which houses, geography, environmental and earth sciences, and ecology, so i found there was a good selection of flexibility in terms of the modules I was able to pick on my course. Personally, one of my favorite things about my course was the teaching style with lots of opportunities for hands on practical learning in the field and lab which helped me to learn concepts quickly. There was a vast range of field options throughout the course ranging from day trips to the lakes or Yorkshire Dales or longer residentials to the Isle of Mull, Mount Etna, Switzerland and Slapton.
If you have any questions about the course, feel free to ask!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

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Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador
Hi @livjones2407
I studied my undergraduate degree was in physical geography at Lancaster, however there was quite a lot of cross over with the Earth and environmental science course. This course is in the department of the Lancaster Environment center, which houses, geography, environmental and earth sciences, and ecology, so i found there was a good selection of flexibility in terms of the modules I was able to pick on my course. Personally, one of my favorite things about my course was the teaching style with lots of opportunities for hands on practical learning in the field and lab which helped me to learn concepts quickly. There was a vast range of field options throughout the course ranging from day trips to the lakes or Yorkshire Dales or longer residentials to the Isle of Mull, Mount Etna, Switzerland and Slapton.
If you have any questions about the course, feel free to ask!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)


thank you, this is very helpful!

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