Overview

The BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King’s College explores the connections between people, places, and the natural environment. The foundation level introduces key geographical and environmental ideas while building the academic skills needed for progression into more advanced study.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental concepts in geography and environmental science

• Interactions between human societies, physical environments, and landscapes

• Geographical approaches to environmental and societal challenges

• Human geography themes, including urban, cultural, and development perspectives

• Physical geography and processes shaping the natural environment

• Research, academic communication, and critical analysis

• Methods for interpreting geographical information and evidence

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of core geographical and environmental concepts and explain relationships between human activity and physical processes. They will be able to examine geographical issues from different perspectives, assess relevant evidence, and develop reasoned academic arguments. Students will also gain experience communicating ideas clearly and using appropriate approaches to investigate geographical and environmental questions. The course provides a foundation for applying these skills to more complex topics and independent study within geography and environmental science.