地理学是对世界运作方式的研究。它是一门独特的，综合性的学科，涵盖自然科学和社会科学。作为自然科学，地理学主要关注环境，主要通过景观及其在空间和时间上的演变。作为一门社会科学，地理学关注的是人们与其社会，文化，政治和经济世界之间的关系。在这两种情况下，人与自然环境之间的关系都是至关重要的。在整合人类和自然观点以及借鉴自然科学和社会科学的理论和实践方法的过程中，地理和地理学家处于有利位置，可以解决当代经济学，社会和环境问题，例如气候变化，环境退化，文化认同等问题，社会排斥和经济发展.. <br>国外可选年份
Geography is the study of the way the world works. You can explore our ever-changing world from volcanoes, flooding, and climate change through to human issues such as sustainability, health, and social justice.<br><br>Understanding geography is becoming increasingly important, as our planet and humanity face some of the biggest challenges we have ever known.<br><br>You can explore geography:<br><br>as a natural science through physical geography, or<br>The BSc Geography is an environmental geography degree. It enables you to specialise in physical geography, using natural science to learn about the Earth's surface processes.<br><br>You will explore the changes happening to our planet, either naturally or as a direct result of the actions of people around the world. These include:<br><br>climate change<br>environmental degradation<br>natural hazards<br>You will have the opportunity to learn quantitative skills, including computer modelling, mapping and data presentation using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).<br><br>Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.<br><br>You will also study aspects of human geography, as it is essential to understand our impact on the world and our ways of living within it.<br><br>The programme is flexible, so you will have opportunities to build your degree around areas that you are most curious or passionate about.