Geography and Environment
Our courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills to engage with the key social and environmental challenges of our time, whether working locally, nationally or globally.
Why Study?
Teaching staff are recognised leaders in their fields, who treat students as partners. There are opportunities to undertake fieldwork in a range of challenging environments - from glacial forelands to the side of volcanoes, and in some of the world’s most vibrant and influential cities.
Where You’ll Study
The Department of Geography and International Development is on the University’s historic Exton Park (Parkgate Road), just a short walk from Chester city centre. Here students benefit from excellent support from teaching staff and modern teaching facilities, including specialist laboratories embracing the latest geospatial technologies.
Careers and Employability
Our graduates work in a wide range of fields including: environmental consultancy; urban planning and construction; utilities and infrastructure; GIS consultancy; renewable energy; risk management; journalism and international development. We also have a dedicated careers service to help develop your employability skills.
