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Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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Course guides

There are lots of different options when it comes to studying geography. Physical, human and environmental geography are just the starting categories, with a whole new range of fields bringing their own degrees as our understanding of science and nature evolve. Here’s Geographical’s guide to the choosing what’s right for you.


Climate change degree courses

A list of all UK universities offering degrees in climate change


Environmental Science degree courses

Environmental science is a broad subject area, incorporating aspects of both physical geography and human geography. Here’s our pick of some of the best courses in a rapidly growing subject choice


Physical Geography degree courses

Following on from our pick of the best human geography degree courses, here’s our selection for the other side of the subject: physical geography


Human Geography degree courses

If it’s the human side of geography that interests you, this list will give you a selection of some of the best human geography courses available. We’ve accommodated a range of different entry requirements and course structures, to help you choose what’s best for you.



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Featured UK universities to study geography

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Geographical university directory 2024/25: undergraduate courses

Geographical university directory 2024/25: undergraduate courses


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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

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