Physical Geography at Keele

Welcome to Physical Geography at Keele University. I hope that these pages will give you a good idea of what the course has to offer. I’m here to help you, so please get in touch with me if I can offer any advice as you find the degree course that is best for you.

Dr Peter Knight
Course Director for Physical Geography

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Physical Geography at Keele

Physical Geography at Keele explores the Earth's varied landscapes and the complex, potentially fragile, global systems that connect them. As a student at Keele you will learn about the rapidly evolving science at the heart of global environmental change and discover new ways of understanding and appreciating the natural world around us.

Physical Geography is a BSc Honours course, and can be taken either as Dual Honours (Physical Geography plus another subject for 3 years) or as Dual Honours Major (Physical Geography plus another "minor" subject for 2 years, then just Physical Geography in the third year). The course is taught by highly qualified tutors who are internationally recognised experts in their fields.

The course includes optional modules in specialist subjects such as Geomorphology and Climate Change, as well as core modules covering key concepts and techniques in Physical Geography.  We offer field courses in the UK and in overseas locations including Iceland and Spain, and we offer choice and flexibility so that you can tailor your course to suit your specific interests or career plans.
Physical Geography is housed in an excellently equipped building at the heart of our beautiful campus. Our laboratories and lecture theatres have generous and up-to-date facilities for students, and staff are always near at hand and happy to help. Our students often say that Physical Geography at Keele is like a friendly family that fosters a positive and supportive working and learning environment. We hope that you will agree, and that you will come and join us.

You can download a course leaflet here.

Follow the links at the top of this page to find out more about Physical Geography at Keele.