Explore the impact of humans on our world.
Geography and Environmental Science professionals provide solutions to many of the environmental issues facing urban and rural environments and populations. These include physical planning; use of resources; environmental health; environmental management and life cycle analysis. Increasingly it also includes the emergency aspects of environmental, economic and social development brought about by climate change, new ways of living, unstable earth systems and human conflict.
Why study a Geography and Environmental Sciences Foundation Year at Northumbria?
This foundation year bridges the gap between school and undergraduate level study, providing a broad introduction to the subjects. The course provides both academic knowledge and practical skills, and makes use of high quality, current technology and on-site laboratories. It is the first step towards developing the skills you will need to engage successfully with life beyond the classroom, preparing you for working in an environmental context.
Super Satisfaction: 100% of students studying Human Geography at Northumbria believed that their course was intellectually stimulating and they were positively challenged to achieve their best work (NSS, 2024).
Teaching: Human Geography at Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for Teaching, Learning Opportunities, and Academic Support (NSS, 2024).
Research Powerhouse: Geography
and Environmental Studies at Northumbria is ranked 2nd for research power in
the UK (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 39 places compared to 2014.
Quality Teaching: Geography
& Environmental Science at Northumbria is ranked top 10 in the UK for
Teaching Quality & Student Experience (Times Good University Guide, 2025).
Following successful completion of the foundation year you will qualify to join any of the following degrees: