Study Geography at Birmingham
Study with us and experience world-class teaching, career-boosting opportunities, and a vibrant student life at the University of Birmingham. From climate change to migration and globalisation to sustainable development – our Geography degree programmes explore some of the world’s biggest challenges. The research-led teaching on our flexible degree courses ensures an inspirational and enquiry-based learning environment in the classroom, lab and field.
Why study Geography?
- Study with us and become part of a vibrant community of staff and students making real-world impact by addressing past, current and future challenges in the field of geography.
- Recent fieldwork destinations include Rotterdam, Berlin, Rennes, Turkey, Switzerland, and Tokyo. The University covers all travel and accommodation costs for compulsory field courses.
- Our internationally acclaimed research not only shapes our teaching but also fuels our courses, ensuring that you learn from academics who are true experts in their fields.
- As a Birmingham Geography graduate, you’ll be globally aware, culturally sensitive, and understand key environmental issues. Your global, regional, and local perspective will make you highly valued by employers.
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As a Birmingham Geography graduate you will have the skills and knowledge for a wide range of careers and this is reflected in our excellent graduate employment. Geography graduates are particularly valued for their understanding of both the physical and social sciences and our programme provides you with the opportunity to develop these through our subject pathways and fieldwork. Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including Arup, Knight Frank, Environment Agency and the Department for Transport.