Geography BSc (Hons) Queen's University Belfast

Geography embraces the study of human societies and their environment, and is one of the few subjects in which human and physical aspects of the environment are integrated. Our flexible degree programme enables students to gain an understanding of the major global, regional and local processes that shape our world and the challenges we will face in the future.

Geography Degree Highlights

Global Opportunities

• There are many exciting opportunities to study abroad, with options to spend one semester or one academic year in continental Europe, USA, Canada or Australia.

Professional Accreditations

• The BSc Geography degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society. This means the programme has been assessed in line with the QAA subject benchmark statement for geography.

Industry Links

• We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, National Trust and the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland. The employers provide both snapshot advice on their work, as well as run more in-depth advice sessions. We also run a careers seminar programme with guest speakers.

Career Prospects

Introduction
Studying for a Geography degree at Queen’s develops core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.

Some graduates pursue careers in geography-related areas such as urban and rural planning, environmental conservation and management, careers in GIScience and teaching. A significant number develop careers in a wide range of other sectors, e.g. management, marketing, NGOs, financial services, the civil service (especially land and property, environment, and development agencies), computing (especially using geographic data), and various graduate programmes.

We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, the National Trust, Land and Property Services and the Geological Survey of NI (GSNI), who provide advice on our programmes and in-depth careers sessions on their work.

We have embedded a careers programme within our personal tutoring system. There will also be the opportunity to learn from employers on career opportunities, support in building your CV, and practice in applying and interviewing for graduate-level jobs.