Discover the planet’s landscapes and the processes that shape them. And take part in eye-opening field trips to destinations such as AlmerÃa in southern Spain.
Studying BSc Geography at Hull means learning about the big challenges facing the world today such as the climate crisis, sustainability and geohazards. You’ll work with academics who are experts in these fields, and who will engage you with the latest research.
Designed with your future career in mind, the course combines real-world assignments, opportunities to gain practical experience, professional networking events and dedicated careers support to help you stand out to employers.
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Flume Laboratory
for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet
About this course
Explore the physical processes that shape our planet, from environmental change and natural hazards to ecosystems and landscapes. In your first year, you'll study both physical and human geography while developing the practical, analytical and fieldwork skills needed to investigate the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
As you progress through the course, you'll increasingly focus on the scientific study of the natural environment, using data, fieldwork and geospatial technologies to understand how landscapes, ecosystems and environmental systems change over time. You'll also have the opportunity to continue to explore the human dimensions of geographical issues, developing a well-rounded perspective on the world around you.
With optional modules covering topics such as geohazards, environmental change, cities and regions, and Advanced GIS, you can shape your degree around the subjects that inspire you most. Choose to put your learning into practice through real consultancy projects or gain valuable teaching experience in schools. You can also add a Placement Year or Study Abroad year, enhancing your employability and broadening your horizons before you graduate.
Fieldwork is at the heart of studying Geography at Hull, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world environments. From local day trips to residential field courses in the UK and overseas, you'll gain hands-on experience of the landscapes, communities and challenges you study. Previous field trip destinations have included AlmerÃa in southern Spain, Tenerife and Iceland¹, helping you develop practical skills while exploring a diverse range of geographical settings. All core field trips are included in your course fees, so you can focus on making the most of every experience.
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Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
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Human Geography: Worlds of Connection and Difference
This module will introduce you to key perspectives in contemporary human geography. It uses the themes of difference and connection to explore a wide range of case studies.Â
compulsory
20 credits
Planet Earth
Develop an understanding of the Earth as a planet – the atmosphere and oceans working together to create global patterns of climate and ocean circulation; plate tectonics and the movement of continents; living systems evolving over time and forming the global biosphere; and the surface processes of accumulation and erosion shaping the landscapes around us. The module will help you to see how ideas in physical geography can be used to understand patterns observed in the natural environment at a global and continental scale.
compulsory
20 credits
Exploring Worlds Around Us
You’ll find out about many different ways of studying the world around us by exploring a specific field trip location.
compulsory
20 credits
Interpreting Environments
This module introduces you to some key tools we use to interpret the environments around us, such as computer mapping and data analysis.Â
compulsory
20 credits
Development and Change
Our changing world faces many challenges, especially in developing countries. Learn how geographers approach development, inequality, sustainability and governance.
compulsory
20 credits
Environmental Problems and Solutions
Discover the fundamental principles of environmental systems and the interconnectedness of humankind with the environment.
compulsory
20 credits
Research Design in Geography, Earth and Environment
A key skill for investigating the challenges of the world today is to learn how to ask questions and design a strategy for answering them. This module provides you with a chance to practice that skill in a group project before you design the questions for your dissertation.
You will also start to consider career options for after your degree and you will start to explore what you can do now to help improve your employability.
core
20 credits
Geographic Information Systems
Develop your understanding of the principles and processes behind GIS, the nature and use of spatial data and the application of GIS on this practical module.
compulsory
20 credits
Field Studies (Physical Geography and Environmental Science)
Seeing features from this and previous modules come to life. You will learn how to interpret complex environments yourself with new data collection techniques you will develop in groups in a setting carefully selected for its geographical and environmental features.
compulsory
20 credits
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Teaching on our geography degrees is research-led, skills-based and geared towards employability.
Our recognised experts introduce you to the cutting-edge of emerging geographical arguments. And they give you the freedom to follow your own research interests for your final-year dissertation.
Dr David Milan
Reader in River Science
David is involved with applied research into geomorphologically-based Natural Flood Management. This includes assessing impacts of climate change on fluvial systems, and monitoring the impacts of large dams on fluvial processes and fish habitat.
Dr Jonathan Dean
Lecturer in Environmental Change Science, Director of Education, Co-Deputy Head of School
Jonathan is a Lecturer in Quaternary Science, specialising in environmental change. His research uses lake sediments to reconstruct past changes in hydroclimate in eastern Africa and the eastern Mediterranean over the late Quaternary.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
This course is currently available through Clearing, which means our entry requirements are a bit different to what they would normally be.
At Hull, you're a name not a number. During Clearing, we look at all of your qualifications and experience, not just your academic grades. We may be able to offer you a place whatever your situation. Get started by completing our eligibility checker, and find out immediately if you could study at the University of Hull.
Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.
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How much is it?
Future prospects
You’ll graduate with subject-specific knowledge and skills in areas like climate change and GIS, as well as a wide range of transferable skills, such as working in a team and data analysis. So you’ll be highly employable, both in the environment sector and in the wider employment market.
Graduates work as environmental consultants, conservation officers, hydrographers, flood risk modellers, and GIS technicians. Others go into town planning or teaching. Some even enter the worlds of marketing, banking and accountancy. You’ll find them in places like Siemens, Burberry, Lincolnshire County Council, the Met Office, American Express, the British Army, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and KPMG.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.
The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
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All core field trips are included in the cost of your tuition. Extra fees may be payable for optional trips. The destinations listed above are examples of previous field trip opportunities and may be subject to change.
94% employability (Geography and Environment) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2022/23, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency June 2025.
All modules on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.