BSc (Hons) - Geography
In the 21st century our environment and society are under significant and growing pressure from complex global challenges. So now, more than ever, geography plays a pivotal role in helping to bring about sustainable futures. By drawing on your fascination with and curiosity about our world, you’ll be at the forefront of this journey, taking the next steps in developing the knowledge and digital skills needed to untangle some of these complexities and make a difference for years to come.
You will learn through hands-on experiences and exploring the diverse natural and cultural landscapes right on your doorstep. With our Ambleside campus nestled in the heart of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by rolling hills and vast lakes, there’s no better place to study geography, offering you ample opportunities to learn in the field.
Our academics, drawing on their expertise as lecturers, researchers and consultants, are dedicated to bringing their passion for the environment and society into your degree, offering you personalised support to make the most of your academic potential.
You can also benefit from Cumbria’s robust industry connections to discover exciting research projects, work placements, volunteering opportunities and promising career prospects in your chosen field.

Course Overview
With rolling hills, vast lakes, and diverse ecosystems right on your doorstep, there’s no better place to study geography than in the heart of the Lake District. Our Ambleside campus offers a unique opportunity to turn the landscape into your personal laboratory, blending hands-on fieldwork with academic excellence.
Our course spans human, physical, and environmental geography, tackling some of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. We believe the best learning happens through experience, which is why we take you out of the classroom and into the field.
On this course you will...
- Study geography at the University of Cumbria in the Lake District, the UK's only university campus in a UNESCO World Heritage Site – unbeatable natural surroundings that enable you to live your geography degree.
- Be taught by experienced and passionate lecturers, who will encourage you to learn by doing.
- Have access to up-to-date technology used in the modern workplace, including advanced Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing.
- Learn to solve large global challenges and local issues like small-scale flood management, boosting your problem-solving skills.
- Embark on exhilarating field trips and dive into real-world opportunities as you collaborate with top employers, to grow your network and gain invaluable hands-on experience!
What our students say
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I love the course offered up here, there’s a great mix of modules covering a very broad range of topics. Plus, it’s a very cool location to get the chance to study in!
Oliver Fox, Geography
Oliver, from West Sussex, is currently in his second year.
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Upon visiting the Lake District campus located in Ambleside, I knew it was the place for me! The course offers a unique hands-on learning experience where students can gain valuable employable skills through fieldwork which often takes place right on your doorstep.
Sarah Hilton, Geography
The first in her family to go to university, Sarah graduated with a first class degree.
Location
Ambleside Campus
Nestled in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ambleside campus is the perfect place for world-savers, animal lovers, and adventurers. There is never a dull moment when surrounded by such natural beauty and opportunity.
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