Department of Geography

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You'll find some useful information here about our human and physical geography courses, our department and facilities, the support we can give you, and you can read some of our student profiles.

Our courses

Amanda discusses field notebook with students — Third year BA Geography students on the Urban Exploration field class

Geography BA

Our human geography course explores relationships between people and our planet. Learn how to tackle key global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.

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Dr Tom Pering shows students equipment that can be used to monitor volcanoes

Geography BSc

On our physical geography course, you’ll examine patterns and processes in the natural environment and learn how to tackle global issues such as environmental pollution and rising sea levels.

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Geography MGeogSci

Our four-year MGeogSci initially follows the structure of the BSc with an integrated masters, giving you the chance to build on your knowledge of natural processes through a research project.

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Your career

Your fieldwork

Why choose to study Geography with us

Studying with us...

- Top 10 in the UK for geography

The Guardian University Guide 2023

- Top 10 in the world for geography

ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

- Top 50 in the world for geography

QS World University Rankings By Subject 2022

Our students

Samantha Skinner standing in front of river

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

BSc Environmental Science student Samantha took a placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and it helped her develop her environmental science skills.

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Graduate Aamir Khan standing outside the Geography Dept

I gained a breadth of skills that are essential for most jobs

Aamir discusses how his BSc Geography degree and voluntary work led to his current role setting sustainability targets for the construction industry.

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My degree has helped me stand out at work

Beth reflects on what made Sheffield a special place to study and how it has helped her in her role at the Ministry of Justice.

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Our facilities

Labs in action

See how our students use our well-equipped physical geography laboratories.

Have a look around our labs

Take a 360° tour around our Geochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Sediment and Teaching laboratories.

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How we can support you

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BAME Mentoring

Encouraged, enthused and energised by recent social activism and initiatives by Geography students, we've set up a mentorship programme for Black and Minority Ethnic students.

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Technology Enhanced Learning

Our TEL Team support Digital Education and Digital Accessibility, helping students get the most out of the available tools, supporting with online submissions and ensuring learning resources are understandable and accessible.

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