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BSc (Physical) Geography

 

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The BSc in Geography explores is leading the way in tackling global challenges, from climate change to environmental risk mitigation. This course will enhance your understanding of the planet, while furnishing you with the knowledge and skills for a broad range of career options.

Our flexible study programme at one of the world’s leading centres for geographical research puts you in control.

There is no such thing as a typical Geography career but if you want to make sure that you are highly employable with a variety of transferable skills, that prepare you for the global challenges of the 21st century, then Geography is a great choice.

Explore the BSc Geography course structure in more detail, see the entry requirements and learn how to apply to join us:

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Teaching and Learning

Our Director of Education in the Department of Geography at Durham University, Professor Ben Anderson, sets out how we approach teaching and education in the Department and provides a sense of what students who join our teaching programmes can expect. (YouTube)
Introduction to our Teaching and Learning
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Fieldwork

Our fieldtrips are an exciting opportunity to not only explore and discover, but to observe the social and natural world whilst doing your own research. View our current list of fieldtrips and see some recent student experiences in video and blog formats through Student Voices.

Fieldwork Student Voices

Time for Geography

See what we are up to with some prize winning videos from our staff as part of the "Time for Geography" project.

The challenge of decarbonising residential housing

Managing climate change involves both mitigation (managing causes) and adaptation (responding to change).
Video still from decarbonising residential homes

Antarctica, ice melt and global sea level rise

Antarctica contains 90% of the world's ice. If all this ice melted, global sea levels would rise by 58 metres!
Video still from Antarctica, ice melt and global sea level rise

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) use nature to better prepare and protect our cities from flood hazards.
Video still from Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
Employability and Careers
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Widening Participation

Going to university is a major decision, and we are dedicated to supporting applicants from minority backgrounds, or who are among the first in their family to go to university.

Learn more about how we support our students

Our people

We very are fortunate at Durham Geography to be a community of highly talented individuals working constructively with each other, colleagues from other disciplines and our students to improve the world we live in. A selection of our academic staff who are delivering both world class teaching and research include:

 

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Nearly 1 billion people live in mountain landscapes worldwide. For many residents of these regions, living with the impacts of multiple hazards in mountainous regions, such as monsoon rainfall, earthquakes and landsliding, is a day-to-day reality.

Professor Alex Densmore

Visit the Sajag-Nepal project site

 

Erin McClymont icon imageBiomarkers

Testing new organic geochemistry (biomarker) proxies for past environmental change. The biomarker approach has been widely applied to reconstruct sea surface temperatures through geological time, but the organic compounds contained within sediments potentially provide a rich history of changes in degradation of organic matter and carbon storage.

Professor Erin McClymont

 

Chris Stokes icon imageGlacial landforms and changes

Recent and current research and supervision falls under the following four headings: Measuring and monitoring the response of glaciers to recent climate change. Reconstructing former ice sheet and ice stream dynamics. Investigating the formation of subglacial bedforms. Glacial landforms and landscapes on Mars.

Professor Chris Stokes

 

See our other departmental staff here: Durham Geography people

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here we provide answers to some frequently asked questions. Remember, if you can't find an answer to your burning question, you just need to ask us.

Geography Undergraduate FAQs
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Careers and employability

There is no such thing as a typical Geography career. Our graduates go on to an exciting range of jobs in varied sectors. If you want to study a degree that will open up many career paths, Geography at Durham is a great choice.

Careers and employability
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BSc Geography

Explore the BSc Geography course structure in more detail, see the entry requirements and learn how to apply to join us.

Learn more and apply
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International Students

Durham is a truly world-class university with a long history of welcoming students and academics from all over the globe. We are 1st in the UK for Geography and 16th in the world.

Further information for International Students
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Come and talk to us

When deciding on whether Durham Geography is right for you we recommend you think about all we have to offer including our colleges, sports, theatre, music and the support we can offer. You can find out about everything we do at our Open Days.

Open Days and Visits

Contact Us

Founded in 1928, the Department of Geography at Durham University is one of the leading centres of geographical research and education in the world.

Department of Geography

Durham University
Lower Mountjoy
South Road, Durham
DH1 3LE, UK

Tel: +44 (0)191 3341800

 

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