Geography and environment
Whether tackling environmental change, population dynamics, biodiversity loss or global inequalities, our geography and environment degrees equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real impact for people and the planet.
You’ll have the chance to travel in the UK and overseas on residential field trips, with destinations including Iceland, Switzerland and the High Arctic, all included in your tuition. Gain hands-on experience at our environmental field station at Bayfordbury and learn in specialist laboratories and GIS (Geographic Information System) enabled facilities.
Work placements and projects with local and national organisations give you practical experience, applying your knowledge to real environmental challenges while developing the skills that employers look for.
Why choose Herts
Geography and environment degrees at the University of Hertfordshire combine practical experience, expert teaching and real-world opportunities, giving you the skills and confidence to pursue a successful career in geography, environment or related fields.
Graduates have gone on to work for leading employers such as the Environmental Agency and National Trust, as well as organisations like the UN Environment Programme. From climate action to conservation, Herts alumni are shaping the future of our planet worldwide.
Guardian Top 50 University
We've been ranked for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
1st in the UK
for student satisfaction in geography and environmental science (Complete University Guide, 2027).
9th in the UK
for average graduate salary (Student Loans Company, 2024).
See the world
Travel and conduct ‘real-world’ fieldwork in locations such as Iceland, Switzerland and the High Arctic.
Explore our courses
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On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you'll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's...
On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you'll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's...
On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you'll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's...
On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you'll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's...