Geography and geology degrees at Brighton are practical, hands on and innovative. Exciting fieldwork opportunities and specialist facilities and equipment help our graduates to become environmentally and socially responsible citizens, equipped to make an impact in their field of expertise.
GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Nick McGlynn, Geography BA(Hons) lecturer
I try to bring energy and enthusiasm to my lectures, using plenty of visual and audio material. I like to set a couple of important but accessible key readings. Usually these are academic readings, but sometimes writing or a video from activists, community groups or the media is a good way to get stuck into a topic.
Field trips are a fundamental part of the Brighton learning experience; students are able to develop practical skills and apply their learning in real-life scenarios. Our location on the south coast and close to the South Downs National Park offers rich resource for field trips and research. Residential fieldwork in the UK includes locations in Wales and Yorkshire, while further afield trips have included Morocco, Greece, Sicily, Spain, Cyprus and France.
Research informs our teaching, helping our students to think and act like a professional as part of their studies. Second year geography student, Ellie Crabbe, is involved in a research project looking at log jams on the Nooksack River in the USA. She travelled with lecturer Dr Annie Ockelford to the North Cascades National Park in Washington to take part in the work. They will be returning to gather more data and Ellie is involved in writing papers for the project.
With a choice of accredited courses and the option of a professional placement year, our students develop their knowledge, skills and experience, gaining a competitive advantage when they graduate.
Air environment researchers are using our advanced air quality research station to probe the air that we breathe in great detail. The air environment research team including lead scientists Dr Kevin Wyche and Dr Kirsty Smallbone are using the station to investigate modern day air pollutants, including ‘ultrafine’ particles for which there is evidence of their hazardous nature to health.
Students focus on their future from the very beginning of their studies. Employability skills, career planning and professional practice are embedded in each of our courses.
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