Our Geography degrees provide you with many skills that are very marketable to employers.
These include different kinds of research skills such as critical thinking research design, collecting qualitative and quantitative data from people and the environment, data analysis, Geographical Information Systems and laboratory work. You'll also develop a wide range of communication skills, including written, oral, and graphical communication, such as report writing, giving presentations and creating effective posters, blogs and podcasts.
You'll become accomplished in synthesising information from different sources and using it to develop a convincing argument. Also, you'll enhance your interpersonal skills, including participating in and leading group activities, learning to reflect and build on your own strengths and weaknesses, as well as skills in independent and self-directed learning.
Studying geography at Brunel is not limited to the classroom
Fieldtrips
You'll have the opportunity to take part in residential field trips in your first and second years, including at least one international destination. Recent trips have included Tenerife, Portugal, and Paris, and all residential field trips are provided at no additional cost.
Our London location also offers opportunities to explore geographical issues closer to home through local fieldwork and hands-on learning. If you're unable to take part in a field trip, we'll provide alternative assessments so you can still achieve the same learning outcomes.
Leadership for Change
Through this third year module, you'll work as part of a team on a project with a local organisation. This will allow you to put your learning into practice and also develop important skills for the world of work.
Opportunities to study abroad
Through the study abroad scheme, you will have opportunity to study at one of a number of European and American universities.
Learn a new language
At Brunel we offer you the opportunity to learn a new language, allowing you to expand your communication skills, to gain insight into other cultures, and to prepare you for study abroad if you opt for it. You can choose from nine different languages; Modern Standard Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Setting you up with the skills for a bright future