The Geography BSc (Hons) at the University of Dundee invites you to explore the intricate relationships between dynamic environments and human populations across diverse locations and scales. This undergraduate degree is ideal for those keen to understand and address major global challenges, from environmental resource pressures and global inequalities to climate change impacts. You will delve into key geographical concepts, including atmospheric and oceanic processes, the biosphere, development vulnerability, and the underlying causes of global disparities, preparing you for a critical understanding of our interconnected world.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum grounded in the department’s research themes of creating just communities, shaping environmental futures, and employing geospatial and digital methods. Your learning will be supported by practical work in laboratories, using field equipment, and specialist software like GIS (Geographic Information Systems). You will develop creative problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills, culminating in the ability to analyse complex issues and graduate ready for diverse career paths in environmental management, urban planning, or international development.