Geography

University of Northampton

**Why choose this course?**What physical and human factors are impacting on our environment? How are they being addressed at local, national and international levels? How can we influence change?Our BSc (Hons) Geography programme explores these questions, using small group teaching and one-to-one tutorials to ensure students get individual support from our team of enthusiastic, experienced and research-active academic staff. Our students take part in a range of fieldwork activities, including day trips and UK-based residentials. Other highlights include:• Small class sizes, enabling us to provide high levels of support.• Employability support incorporated into the curriculum.• Accredited by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).• Optional overseas fieldtrips.**UON’s Physical Geographical Science subject area was ranked 4th based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England, according to the latest 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)*****By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026**.- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop*** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.**The Northampton Employment Promise**In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.✱ Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities.✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information✱✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology