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Undergraduate Geography and Geology

Survey landscapes by drone. Study the relationship between people and environment on field trips. Analyse data with our Geographical Information Systems. If you’re curious about today’s big issues, geography and geology at Edge Hill is the perfect place to start exploring the world. Discover why we are 1st in the UK overall (Uni Compare 2026 – Geography).

Strong connections to the industry to ensure the course is directly relevant to the workplace, from engineering consultancies to government agencies and charities.

Research-active field trips.

Tap into current thinking. Past students have presented at conferences and published dissertations, while one even named a fossil.

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Discover Geography and Geology at Edge Hill University

Curious about the big issues of today? Climate adaptation, resource sustainability, geopolitics – our geography and geology degrees give you the tools to understand them.
Eryka Hayes, graduate of our former Geo-Environmental Hazards degree.

During my time at Edge Hill the staff were incredibly helpful and supportive and always go above and beyond to help the students get the best out of their degree.

Eryka Hayes

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Photo of Natasha Jones 2021 Edge Hill graduate from our BSc Geography course

My degree provided a strong foundation for my career as an Air Quality Consultant by combining practical experiences with theoretical knowledge. Fieldwork and laboratory experience further enhanced my technical and report writing skills, preparing me with the essential capabilities for consultancy reports.

Natasha Jones

BSc (Hons) Geography

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Headshot of Geography alumna Lizzie Ward

Through fieldwork, research and practical elements of the modules, I was able to not just learn a subject but begin to participate and be active with how these topics presented in real-life. That pushed me out of my comfort zone but was the best thing I did during my time here.

Lizzie Ward

BA (Hons) Geography and MRes

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Headshot of alumni Elizabeth Mae Smith

The comprehensive curriculum covered key areas of geology and physical geography, aligning closely with industry standards and expectations. The guidance and encouragement I received from lecturers and tutors empowered me to pursue summer work placements with local consultancy firms, which proved instrumental in securing early career opportunities and shaping my professional journey.

Elizabeth Mae Smith

BSc (Hons) Geology with Physical Geography

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Headshot of Rollo Harrison - Geography alumnus

Without my degree I would not have been able to gain my way into the world of business. The transferable skills I learned in my Geography degree helped shaped my career to date.

Rollo Harrison

BSc (Hons) Geography

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Eddie Bickers

My favourite thing about my degree is the fieldwork. It's an opportunity to apply what we've learned.

Eddie Bickers

BSc (Hons) Geography

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amanda hughes

My proudest moment was winning a National Student Award from the Institute of Quarrying. It made all the hard work – 40 days identifying rocks in the wind and rain of the Lake District – worthwhile.

Amanda Hughes

BSc (Hons) Geology with Geography

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Geography and Geology student Caroline

I’ve been on some great field trips. Fieldwork was interactive and fun. I especially loved the trip to Ullapool in Scotland: it felt like the defining moment of my degree.

Caroline Binns

BSc (Hons) Geography & Geology

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BSc (Hons) Geography Alumni, Carl Wright

The content of your course may not be directly related to your job, as was the case with me,” said Carl, who is based in Skelmersdale. “But there will be transferrable skills and this is what I tell students

Carl Wright

BSc (Hons) Geography

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My field trip to Mallorca was an incredible experience - learning about rivers, coasts, and rock formations in sunny weather.

Sam Perkin

Geography BSc (Hons)

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Facilities

Our modern and wide-ranging geography and geology facilities combine with a friendly and supportive learning environment to ensure that your studies are a rich and rewarding experience.

The Geosciences building features a large lecture theatre, small group teaching rooms, physical geography and environmental science laboratories, a geology laboratory, a geo-engineering laboratory, two Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing suites, an Emriver system used to model river and tidal systems, and a dedicated social area.

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