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Physical Geography
Key Information
Why study this course?

Discover new ways to understand and appreciate the natural world
as you explore the rapidly evolving science behind Earth’s changing
landscapes and environments.
This course, ranked top for student satisfaction in the 2015 National
Student Survey, focuses on Earth as a global environmental system.
We take an inter-disciplinary perspective that will allow you to embed
influences from fields such as geology, environmental science and life
sciences into your studies. With our global approach you will discover
landscapes and points of view that transcend traditional boundaries.
You will learn to collect and interpret evidence in the field and in the
laboratory, acquiring skills in surveying, GIS and a range of physical and
chemical analytical techniques. You will have the chance to apply your
new skills on field courses in the UK and overseas.

Indicative modules

First year
• Fundamentals of
Physical Geography
• Geographical Skills
• People and the Environment
• Global Warming
or a New Ice Age*
• Geography and Geographers*
Second year
• Practical Physical Geography
• Geographical Research Training
• Regional Landsystems
• Concepts and Debates
in Geography*
Third Year
• Dissertation
• Glaciers and Glacial
Geomorphology
• Coastal Environments
• Applied GIS
• Global Environmental Change
• Water Resources
• Ins pirational Landscapes
• Natural Hazards
*Single Honours Physical Geography only

What will this mean
for my future?

Geography graduates are highly
employable. Your degree from
Keele will equip you for future
employment or advanced study,
and will establish a lifelong
appreciation of the world around
you. Your skills could take you
into directly related careers
such as environmental planning
or consultancy, or you could
apply them in industries such
as energy, agriculture,
meteorology or construction.
Your problem-solving skills
and global, interdisciplinary
approach will be of value in a
huge range of careers.

Course type

Single honours, dual
honours, major, minor
For information on dual
honours combinations
please visit www.keele.
ac.uk/ugcourses or page 158

Course duration
Three years

Indicative entry
requirements
Single honours ABB

Dual honours, major, minor
ABB to BBB
For further information on
entry requirements please
visit www.keele.ac.uk/
entryrequirements

Study abroad
Yes

100%
Overall Student
Satisfaction
(2015 NSS)

Sarah Browne

Physical Geography and American Studies, graduated 2011
I am working in London for the Department for Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs, in a team directly liaising with the European
Commission. The teaching at Keele enabled me to learn above and
beyond what other university courses offered. It provided modules,
field trips and experiences that you would not get anywhere other
than at Keele. The staff were also amazing. They work hard to help
you achieve your goals, and to provide skills that are actually useful
in the workplace! Keele made me...a Keelite first and foremost!

For more course information please visit

keele.ac.uk/gge

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