Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

Analyse and understand major challenges facing the world, and develop creative skills in problem-solving, presentation, and communication.<br/><br/>You will focus on topical and relevant issues such as climate change, pollution of land and water and the management of natural resources.<br/><br/>In Environmental Science, you will gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the large-scale challenges facing human existence on Earth.<br/><br/>In Geography you will study both social and physical sciences across three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.<br/><br/>You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.<br/><br/>Our course covers areas including:<br/><br/><br/>- hydrology<br/><br/><br/>- remote sensing<br/><br/><br/>- geology<br/><br/><br/>- geomorphology<br/><br/><br/>- oceanography and physics<br/><br/><br/>- environmental planning and management<br/><br/><br/>- life sciences including chemistry and biology<br/><br/><br/>We have our own teaching spaces, laboratory, field equipment pool and specialist software like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and R-statistics to support your learning.<br/><br/>The size of our Geography department means that we can get to know you personally and offer a friendly and supportive learning experience. You can contact any member of staff to ask for help.<br/><br/>The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.

It's time to Discover your Dundee.<br/><br/>The University of Dundee is proud to be ranked a top 35 UK university (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) for high quality teaching, an excellent student experience, and a compact campus in the heart of Scotland's sunniest city. With 3,000 staff and over 14,000 students from across the globe, the university is a diverse and friendly community ready to welcome you.<br/><br/>The university's main campus is located in the west end of Dundee, which has been named the best place to live in Scotland 2024 (The Sunday Times)!<br/> <br/>Dundee is always investing in its facilities and student services, developing new ways of learning, and pushing the boundaries of research to ensure that you will have everything you need for a successful career.<br/> <br/>If you're applying through Clearing, you're guaranteed an offer of accommodation for your first year (T&Cs apply). All student accommodation is self-catered, and single bedrooms are furnished with an ensuite shower and toilet.