Geography is the study of interactions between human society and the natural and built environments, and the places that are produced from these interrelationships. Geography brings a unique perspective to current environmental, social, economic, population and cultural issues through its appreciation of the role of all scales – global, national, regional and local – in influencing change. Geographers address the big issues facing society: from understanding migration patterns, investigating social and economic inequality, to exploring the condition of our inland rivers to forecasting the likely impact of climate change and sea level rise on coastal towns and cities. Interdisciplinary in nature, geography draws together knowledge, theory and methods from the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities.

Planning It will put you on the road to a busy and interesting professional life, with job opportunities in both city and country. A qualification in planning can take you in so many directions, career-wise. And it can be coupled with qualifications in other fields. The job prospects are good. As society gets richer, the environment becomes more of an issue - so the demand for professional advice tends to increase.

• Courses in Geography and Planning


• Check out the Palaeo-Group


• Sea Level Changes