The additional fourth year of this integrated undergraduate master’s in Geography allows you to graduate with a master’s-level qualification. A focus on research and the inclusion of a relevant work placement is designed to boost your future employability.
On this RGS-IBG accredited MGeog Geography, you will follow either the BA or BSc pathway in your first two years of study follow the curriculum of the corresponding Bachelor’s degree, with the same flexibility to choose topics across human, social, physical, economic and environmental geography.
In the third year, you’ll develop research skills ready to tackle your own research project, in addition to the same optional specialist modules in either the human or physical side of the discipline.
You’ll be taught by staff whose interdisciplinary research expertise spans from glacial and riverine environments to food geographies and rewilding. They’ll share insight into how the rivers, coastline, mountains, valleys and landscapes of north Wales and other parts of the world were formed. You’ll understand how humans have impacted their surroundings through, for example, housing, farming, industry and tourism.
Our strong employer links include Eryri National Park Authority, Natural Resources Wales, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water, the Environment Agency and Natural England. Some employers contribute guest lectures, whilst many offer opportunities for work placements.
