BSc (Hons) Geography Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

Learn essential fieldwork, research and data analysis skills to investigate the environment and society. Engage with academic research, evaluate data sources and apply ethical considerations to data collection. This involves collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative field data, working with secondary datasets and using basic descriptive statistics to summarise findings. Develop spatial analysis skills by integrating field data with GIS and remote sensing techniques. Learn how to appl

This module introduces you to the intricate and dynamic relationships between the natural world and human activity. Investigate the rates and drivers of environmental and societal change, beginning with the origins of the universe and progressing through time, with a focus on the Anthropocene and future trajectories. Collect evidence to understand environmental change and degradation, examining both natural processes and human-induced factors such as climate change, land-use change, biodiversity

In this module, you will engage with and assess real-world complex contemporary issues. Develop the skills to examine global and local challenges through different analytical lenses, learning to understand and interpret them from multiple perspectives. This module gives a foundational understanding of how human activity shapes and is shaped by the physical and built environment, illustrating how social dynamics are influenced by geographical processes on various scales, from local communities to

Get a broad introduction to the physical environment, exploring the dynamic processes that shape the Earth's surface and influence ecological patterns (both in-class and in-field). The module examines interactions between atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, considering how these systems operate across different spatial and temporal scales. Develop an understanding of how landscapes evolve, how climatic and atmospheric processes influence environmental conditions, and how ecosyst

Advance your ability to design and conduct independent research using more advanced fieldwork, statistical, laboratory and geospatial techniques. Engage with academic research, justify methodological choices and apply advanced data analysis methods. This includes statistical testing and the integration of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial data. GIS and Remote Sensing skills will also be developed, with a focus on processing, analysing and evaluating spatial data within broader analytical fr

Explore climate change as both a scientific phenomenon and a societal challenge through topics like enhanced greenhouse effect, future climate projections, and impacts on human, natural and managed systems, with a focus on sustainability. Evaluate mitigation and adaptation strategies alongside the role of policy, governance and market-based mechanisms in shaping global responses. Investigate climate change communication, such as media influence on public opinion and consumer behaviour, and socie

Examine the diverse roles played by aquatic environments, focusing on their contributions to habitat provision. These include ecosystem services and biodiversity support across lakes, wetlands, rivers, estuaries and oceans. You will explore: physical properties (e.g., hydrology and geomorphology) chemical properties (e.g., water chemistry and nutrient cycles) ecological dynamics (e.g., biodiversity and food webs) that shape these environments. Addressing both natural threats (e.g., climate chang

Explore the factors governing the spatial distribution (both current and historical) of species and the ecosystems they are part of. This module combines understanding from evolutionary biology, geology, palaeontology and climatology to examine distribution patterns of organisms at local, regional and global scales. Learn about a range of controls on species distribution including geographical gradients such as elevation and latitude, and explore the application of Island Biogeography Theory to

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Develop a critical awareness of future global climate change. Understand how studying the past helps predict changes in society and the environment. Study different types of evidence to understand when and how environmental changes and human activities occurred during the Quaternary period. Paleoenvironmental data is key to climate model development, which in turn is used to simulate Earth's climate and the forces that affect it. Learn how to appraise the evidence used to develop and evaluate th

This module explores the dynamic processes that shape the Earth's surface and how these processes impact human activities and the environment. With a focus on geology and climate as the primary forces shaping geomorphology, this module examines how these elements influence landscapes, landforms, and impact ecological systems. Study surface and subsurface geomorphological processes in diverse environments, including periglacial, arid, fluvial and urban landscapes, while investigating vegetation d

Advance your skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and computational modelling and gain the skills needed to analyse complex spatial data. Study the environment using geospatial technologies and theoretical frameworks. Learn how to build on using spatial data processing, analysis and visualisation. Additionally, you will learn advanced techniques in geostatistics, automation, programming and modelling. Develop your analytics skills and ability to assess data accuracy. T

Develop your research and investigative skills by scoping, designing and conducting an independent research dissertation under the supervision of academic staff experienced in the field.