Geography MGeog

This MGeog Geography degree is like our BA or BSc Geography programmes except it has an additional fourth year of study that allows you to specialise in an area of geography that particularly interests you through your dissertation project. You will also undertake a work placement in your fourth year that will help you develop those key employability skills to help you successfully navigate the world of graduate employment. You will also be able to select some additional modules, either human, physical or environmentally focused to complete your studies.

On this MGeog Geography degree, you can choose from the same set of modules as the BA (L700) and BSc (F800) Geography programmes during your first three years. You can select ones that are more human or physically focused, or even ones that reflect the interdisciplinarity nature of geography.

Field work is an integral part of this degree, and there will be lots of opportunity to get outside and learn valuable skills locally, alongside residential trips in the UK and Europe. You can study or work abroad if you participate in our International Experience Year.

This degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills and prepare you to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.

BA or BSc or this MGeog? You can decide to opt onto the BA or BSc Geography programmes at the start of your third year if you change your mind.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?  

• TV presenter Steve Backshall is now part of our teaching team.
• Half and full-day field trips taking advantage of our location, which is set against the backdrop of the dramatic north Wales coastline, Menai Strait, and the mountains of Snowdonia National Park. 
• Strong links with organisations: Forestry Commission, Natural England, the Snowdonia National Park Authority, Natural Resources Wales, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Welsh Water, Environment Agency. Some contribute to teaching and provide placements opportunities. 
• We have a Geographical Information Systems Suite.