Human Geography ranked 1st in the UK student survey
Human Geography at the University of Aberdeen has been ranked 1st in the UK national student survey for student satisfaction
Department of Geography and Environment
Studying Geography at Aberdeen
Geography and Environment ranked 1st in Scotland
Geography at the University of Aberdeen rises seventeen places in the Complete University Guide 2022 and is now ranked 1st in Scotland, and 6th in the UK (source: Complete University Guide 2022)
Study Geography at the University of Aberdeen
Come and study Geography with us - we offer excellent teaching in physical and human geography leading to highly skilled graduates entering the job market.
Nurah Niazy - Geography student
“The Geography staff members create a supportive environment that continues to be a great source of inspiration to me.”
Erin Gilchrist - Geography student
“I have loved studying Geography at Aberdeen as it has allowed me to take a wide variety of courses which cover many different topics.”
Jennifer Pirie - Geography student
“Studying Geography at Aberdeen is great! Courses are diverse and opportunities are made available to you which helps enhance your studies.”
Croy Langlands - Geography student
“Geography at Aberdeen provides exciting opportunities, including field excursions and many study abroad options, which really bring the subject alive!"
Joanne McDonald- Geography student
The geography staff are great and really take the time to get to know you. The department offers a diverse range of interesting courses and there are plenty opportunities to study abroad!”
Geography & Environment accredited by RGS-IBG
The Department of Geography and Environment is pleased to announce that it has received formal accreditation of its BSc and MA courses by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Latest News from our Geography Department
New book 'How to Think About Cities' published
Human geographer Joe Pierce has a new book coming out in November 2022. The book argues for a 'place-framing' approach to thinking about how cities are contested.
Ancient Glaciers and Climate
Prof. Matteo Spagnolo recently visited the Peruvian Andes along with Prof. Brice Rea, PhD student Lucy Ashpitel and a team of colleagues to undertake research on past glaciers and climate changes.
Hydrology research in Aberdeen shows how to protect whisky production during droughts
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen worked with The Glenlivet distillery to introduce nature-based solutions to address water scarcity and protect whisky production in a Speyside distillery
Major new study shows role beavers could play in restoring Scotland's rivers
Hydrologist Dr. Josie Geris at the Geography Department at the University of Aberdeen led a study that showed how beaver dam building could help address water management challenges in Scotland
Geography staff presenting at COP26
Shaktiman Singh and Matteo Spagnolo presented their research at the Cryosphere Pavillon at COP26 in Glasgow.
Geography students and staff Beach Clean
We conducted a Beach Clean for geography staff and students in partnership with the Turning the Plastic Tide project and cleaned up 17 kilograms of microplastics from the Donmouth!
New MSc programme in Sustainability Transitions launched
The programme is designed to train future sustainibility leaders who have the passion and ambition to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.