Geography and Environmental Science engages directly with many contemporary concerns including globalisation, climate change, environmental management and cultural transformation.
At Southampton we are proud of our reputation as one of the top centres of geographical scholarship in the UK. Our Geography and Environmental Science education is ranked 14th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2019).
Our innovative BA and BSc Geography undergraduate degree programmes are both accredited by Royal Geographical Society with IBG and are delivered by recognised experts, allowing you to gain valuable transferable skills that enhance your employability. Our Environmental Science options are interdisciplinary degrees that you can tailor to develop specialist knowledge and skills. All of our degrees are a passport to vocational and non-vocational careers alike, with recent graduates employed in fields ranging from environmental consultancy, financial services and market research through to local government, public policy and education.
We offer programmes in physical and human geography as well as related programmes with other Faculties.
Apply your knowledge directly in the field with our exciting range of fieldtrips.
We offer a range of international exchanges for our students and to overseas students interested in coming to the UK to study with us.
From fieldtrips to studying abroad, find out what our students think about studying with us.
We provide a range of support as well as placement opportunities to help your career path.
Student Lewis Kramer filmed his experience in the Alps.
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Southampton has provided me the opportunity to travel; be it as part of the Study Abroad exchange programme, the many diverse field trips within my course in BSc Geography or those offered from various societies across the University.
The Geography department and combined Oceanography department were very strong, particularly in terms of research, which I thought would give me a fantastic platform for my academia alongside the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities.
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