Department of Geography and Environment

Department of Geography and Environment

Studying Geography at Aberdeen

What do you study in geography? A glimpse into our new first year course 'The Anthropocene'

In this exciting new first year course, our first year students learn how humans have shaped the world we live in.

Learn about our new first year geography course on the Sustainable Development Goals

In this new first year course, our students learn about progress and challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals, such as responsible consumption, clean water, and climate action.

From Geography graduate at the University of Aberdeen to Climate Change Coordinator

Meet Katherine Andrews who graduated with a BSc in Geography in 2019 and currently works as a Climate Change Coordinator at The Highland Council, Inverness.

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

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

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.”

Croy Langlands - Geography student

Croy Langlands - Geography student

“Geography at Aberdeen provides exciting opportunities, including field excursions and many study abroad options, which really bring the subject alive!"

Jennifer Pirie - Geography student

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.”

Joanne McDonald- Geography student

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

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

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.

Geography students and staff Beach Clean

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!

Our Research - Postcards from the Field

Get a glimpse into the research of our human and physical geographers in their postcards sent from across the globe.

Paula Duffy - Taiwan

Paula Duffy - Taiwan

Will Harcourt - Svalbard, Norway

Will Harcourt - Svalbard, Norway

Katrin Prager - Scotland

Katrin Prager - Scotland

Matteo Spagnolo - Italian Alps

Matteo Spagnolo - Italian Alps

Emma Cary - United Kingdom

Emma Cary - United Kingdom

Tim Mighall - Tiree, Scotland

Tim Mighall - Tiree, Scotland

Lydia Sam and Anshuman Bhardwaj - Himalaya

Lydia Sam and Anshuman Bhardwaj - Himalaya

Flurina Wartmann - Scottish Highlands

Flurina Wartmann - Scottish Highlands

Ed Schofield - Greenland

Ed Schofield - Greenland

Albert Mvula - Scotland

Albert Mvula - Scotland

Brice Rea - Peruvian Andes

Brice Rea - Peruvian Andes