on the bsc geography programme, you focus on the scientific aspects of the field, emphasising physical geography and environmental processes. bsc geography students typically explore the fundamental physical systems and processes that shape the world we live in, addressing contemporary issues like climate change, water scarcity, environmental degradation, and natural hazards. in our foundational year 1, you enrol on two large modules that teach a wide range of core geographic skills and knowledge. these modules include fieldwork components, while you also learn about core concepts of geography as a scientific discipline across physical and human geography dimensions. in addition, you can either take the module “global events” or select one module from outside the department. in year 2, one or two compulsory modules are supplemented by six or seven optional modules selected from a substantial pool, including field classes. we put a lot of emphasis on research design in this year. at this point, you may begin to focus on topics such as environmental and conservation management, remote sensing, geomorphology, and climate change. you may also take one module from outside the department. your dissertation is the main focus of year 3, working with an academic supervisor to develop an original piece of research on a topic of your choice. in addition, you take further optional modules, including one from outside geography if you like. students may also participate in a term-long exchange programme with universities outside the uk, which replaces that term's ucl modules. those choosing the bsc have usually studied natural or physical science or subjects at a-level or equivalent, but may transfer to the ba if their interests develop in this direction or (at the start of the year 1) to the bsc geography with social data science route if they have the required grades, including a-level maths. the geography bsc and ba share core elements and it is your personal interests and the options you wish to pursue that should shape your choice. please note: if you transfer onto the bsc geography with social data science route, you will take slightly different compulsory modules that specifically focus on quantitative methods and data analysis