Geography & Environment at the University of Aberdeen is one of the oldest and largest academic Geography units in Britain, offering excellent opportunities for teaching and research. These opportunities are based on significant advantages including: first-class facilities in a well-equipped building including specialised laboratories; international and national connections with academic institutions and government agencies; a diverse population of postgraduate students which reflects these links; a strong environmental research base including agencies such as the James Hutton Institute; a regional hinterland which provides a laboratory for geographical teaching and research in areas such as hydrology, palaeoecology, environmental management, resource development (especially oil and gas) and rural change; an interdisciplinary perspective evident in active links with other disciplines as diverse as Anthropology, Economics, Engineering, and Geology.
Undergraduate Study Opportunities
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Postgraduate Research Opportunities
Staff and students in Geography & Environment undertake research of international relevance, with interests in areas throughout Europe, and as far afield as Japan, Greenland and the Andes. Work also focuses on topics closer to home: among Aberdeen's greatest research assets is the rich variety of physical and social environments. The complex evolution of Aberdeen's mountainous surroundings, the mobility issues generated by its large rural hinterland, and the dynamism of Europe's "Energy Capital" form an inspiring backdrop for geographers.
Research is broadly organized into two research themes with each research theme made up of a number of research clusters. Geographical research is inherently interdisciplinary and a healthy synergy exists between the clusters:
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More information about Geography & Environment and postgraduate opportunities at the University of Aberdeen can be found on the Geography & Environment Web Site.