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Geography plays a crucial role in addressing society's most urgent issues, from climate change and poverty to sustainable energy, development, and environmental protection. Our degree programs are designed to meet these contemporary challenges, offering core and elective courses that equip students with critical thinking skills to develop effective solutions.
Our research-driven teaching is delivered by faculty actively engaged in studying today's most significant global issues - complex problems with social and environmental aspects where geographical expertise provides valuable insights.
During your first year studying Geography, you'll explore two foundational courses that introduce the discipline's broad scope. These combine lecture series on Human and Physical Geography with interactive workgroup sessions.
The course 'Creating the Anthropocene' examines humanity's profound impact on our current geological age, where human activities have surpassed natural forces in shaping our planet.
In your second and third years, you'll focus on specialized areas of Geography that match your interests or career goals. The fourth year culminates with an independent research dissertation and advanced courses showcasing Aberdeen's pioneering geographical research.