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Geography and Environmental Sciences courses – Bath Spa University
Geography and Environmental Sciences courses – Bath Spa University
Geography and Environmental Sciences courses
Learn to shape the connections between humans, wildlife and the natural world. Our teaching is research-informed and driven by a commitment to sustainability. These courses are practical and experiential – you’ll get the chance to interact with nature, take part in fieldwork and travel.
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Our courses
Environmental Science
BSc (Hons)
Dive into a hands-on degree exploring the planet’s most pressing environmental issues.
Related careers:
Ecology
Conservation
Environmental education
Sustainability consultancy
Waste management
Course details
Geography
BSc (Hons)
Tailor your studies to focus on the topics you're most passionate about in both human and physical Geography.
Related careers:
Research
Consultancy
Urban planning
Surveying
Geographical information systems
Government
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Course details
Wildlife Conservation
BSc (Hons)
Tackle one of today’s greatest challenges by developing ways to protect our precious natural world.
Related careers:
Ecology
Conservation biology
Habitat management
Animal behaviour
Environmental campaigns
Education
Course details
Environmental Science
BSc (Hons)
Dive into a hands-on degree exploring the planet’s most pressing environmental issues.
Related careers:
Ecology
Conservation
Environmental education
Sustainability consultancy
Waste management
Course details
Geography
BSc (Hons)
Tailor your studies to focus on the topics you're most passionate about in both human and physical Geography.
Related careers:
Research
Consultancy
Urban planning
Surveying
Geographical information systems
Government
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Course details
Wildlife Conservation
BSc (Hons)
Tackle one of today’s greatest challenges by developing ways to protect our precious natural world.
Related careers:
Ecology
Conservation biology
Habitat management
Animal behaviour
Environmental campaigns
Education
Course details
Similar courses
Biology
BSc (Hons)
Choose whether you’d like to specialise or gain broader perspectives with this highly practical degree.
Related careers:
Microbiology
Human pathophysiology
Nature conservation
Marine biology
Secondary education
Science journalism
Course details
Biology and Education
BA/BSc (Hons)
Develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to become an educator across diverse settings.
Related careers:
Teaching (following an initial teacher education course)
Science technician or researcher
Further study
Youth work
Heritage
Course details
Education and Geography
BA (Hons)
Pursue your passion for Geography while developing the knowledge, skills and experience you need to become an educator across diverse settings.
Related careers:
Teaching (following an initial teacher education course)
Youth work
Other roles in schools, such as Teaching Assistant
Charity education
Heritage organisations
Prisons.
Course details
Biology
BSc (Hons)
Choose whether you’d like to specialise or gain broader perspectives with this highly practical degree.
Related careers:
Microbiology
Human pathophysiology
Nature conservation
Marine biology
Secondary education
Science journalism
Course details
Biology and Education
BA/BSc (Hons)
Develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to become an educator across diverse settings.
Related careers:
Teaching (following an initial teacher education course)
Science technician or researcher
Further study
Youth work
Heritage
Course details
Education and Geography
BA (Hons)
Pursue your passion for Geography while developing the knowledge, skills and experience you need to become an educator across diverse settings.
Related careers:
Teaching (following an initial teacher education course)
Youth work
Other roles in schools, such as Teaching Assistant
Charity education
Heritage organisations
Prisons.
Course details
What motivates our students?
“I want to have a scientific and academic understanding of the intricacies and interconnectedness of the world”
“...and study a degree that I know will nourish my need for meaning and purpose in a time of impending and current environmental crisis.”
Heidi Mbemap,
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation
“I chose Bath Spa because of the unique and beautiful location”
For a Geography student, being surrounded by lakes and rolling hills was perfect – the estate at Newton Park was like an outdoor lab and we made the most of it!
Harry Watts
BSc (Hons) Geography
Fieldwork opportunities
Let our campus be your classroom
Fieldwork is central to your studies on each of these courses. You'll get the chance to use the beautiful Newton Park campus as a natural laboratory, where you can learn a range of scientific techniques including field identification, environmental sampling and water analysis.
Deepen your knowledge through UK and international trips
Field trip opportunities
give you the chance to apply the skills you learn in the real world. You could visit Namibia, Italy, Spain and Wales, depending on your chosen degree. Please check the relevant course page for the most up-to-date information on fieldwork and trips.
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Hear from our students
“BSU is a university with a clear appreciation for the natural world ”
Bath Spa has been great in allowing me to study the natural world in a really natural environment, while being surrounded by passionate staff members and other likeminded people who want to be a part of positive planetary change.
Angel Plumb,
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Students on Biology, Environmental Science and Wildlife Conservation
Why choose BSU?
Campuses
Immerse yourself within our natural laboratory of parkland, woodland, streams and lakes at
Newton Park
campus.
Facilities
Make the most of our
lab facilities and specialist equipment
, including total stations, terrestrial laser scanner, GPS, air quality monitors, and specialist software such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Accommodation
Whether you prefer
accommodation
in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
Cost of living support
From
grants and short-term loans
to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you
manage your money
Kickstart your career
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our
Careers team
have you covered.
Wellbeing support
Whatever you need, our
Student Wellbeing Services
team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of
24/7 services
, as well as long-term support.
Book an Open Day
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
Meet our students and staff
Tour our facilities and accommodation
Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
Campuses
Immerse yourself within our natural laboratory of parkland, woodland, streams and lakes at
Newton Park
campus.
Facilities
Make the most of our
lab facilities and specialist equipment
, including total stations, terrestrial laser scanner, GPS, air quality monitors, and specialist software such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Accommodation
Whether you prefer
accommodation
in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
Cost of living support
From
grants and short-term loans
to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you
manage your money
Kickstart your career
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our
Careers team
have you covered.
Wellbeing support
Whatever you need, our
Student Wellbeing Services
team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of
24/7 services
, as well as long-term support.
Book an Open Day
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
Meet our students and staff
Tour our facilities and accommodation
Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
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