Top reasons to choose Geography at NTU
Together, we'll explore how the world works — and how to make a meaningful difference to it.
Our planet is facing some tough challenges – from climate change and rising sea levels to globalisation, social cohesion, and increasing food and energy demands. With a growing population putting inevitable pressure on the Earth’s resources, plotting the path to a sustainable future has never been more vital.
Our Geography course asks some difficult questions, and encourages you to become a central part of the solutions. It is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). You’ll examine issues of global concern, including environmental hazards and disasters, sustainability, resource management, migration, and globalisation. There is a focus on employing cutting-edge technologies such as geographical information systems (GIS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remote sensing equipment to manage human and natural resources.
Fieldwork is key to your course — but as Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) accreditees, we ensure our trips are environmentally responsible, ethical, and accessible to every student.
We’re the world’s second-most sustainable university in the UI GreenMetric rankings 2023. Thinking green isn’t just a bolt-on at NTU; it’s a part of our DNA.
We're top 5 in the UK for Geography students who are positive about the academic support on their course, according to the National Student Survey 2024.
See your subject in action
Watch our subject videos, hear from your course leader and current students, explore the facilities you'll be using and take a look at some of our previous field trip locations to get a real insight into what it's like to study Geography at NTU.
Field trips
A previous first year field trip to Almería in southeast Spain.
You will have the chance to apply your skills on some incredible UK and international field trips.
Previous examples of trips include exploring the landscapes of Almería, Spain; examining tourism in Tenerife; analysing urban development and sustainability in Brussels; or even experiencing real-life environmental projects in Wales and Derbyshire.
These trips provide a unique opportunity to explore key concepts and apply skills that you have learnt in the classroom in real-world situations.
We're committed to providing you with sustainable, accessible, and ethical fieldwork and have adopted and signed the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Principles for Undergraduate Field Courses.
There's so much more to look forward to!
Find out about all the additional opportunities and extra-curricular activities you can get involved in as a student at NTU.
Study abroad as part of your NTU degree
Our study abroad opportunities offer you a flexible way to gain invaluable international experience as part of your degree. We have partnerships with over 300 institutions worldwide – study from one week to a whole year.
University Language Programme
The University Language Programme (ULP) provides language courses at different levels of proficiency to students, staff and members of the public.
See some of the facilities you'll get to use
You will be based at our Brackenhurst Campus – a stunning countryside estate, which acts as an outdoor classroom and is the perfect place to put theory into practice. It is only a short hop to the bright lights of Nottingham city centre though, so you really do get the best of both worlds.
From geographical information system (GIS) mapping and renewable energy solutions, to flood prevention and weather monitoring, there are a huge range of professional tools, technology and facilities on your doorstep.
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