Geography at the University of Worcester, UK

27/07/2026

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT 🎓🚨
“I looked at ten universities, and Worcester was the only one I could really see myself at. The geography course stood out as the modules looked genuinely interesting and it had far more fieldwork than anywhere else I’d looked.
The field trips, in the UK and abroad, have been my favourite part. There’s nothing like taking what you’ve learnt in a lecture and actually putting it into practice in the field. Alongside that, I’ve met loads of people and there are plenty of clubs and societies to get stuck into.
GIS was what really caught my interest, so I took the work placement module to get experience - first with Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency, then with Gaist, an international highways and mobile mapping company and have worked as a Data Analyst (GIS) at against for the past 6 years.”

10/01/2024

Calling all A-level Geography teachers!

This Saturday's Open Day (13 January) is the ideal opportunity for your students to discover the benefits of studying Geography


Smaller class sizes mean more interactivity, more support, and a real sense of belonging.

You can register here:
https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/open-days/home.aspx

09/11/2023

Today's the day! Join us in person or online for our annual Lovatt Lecture at 18:00. Prof Dave Storey will be discussing football and national identity. All welcome!

24/10/2023

OPEN DAY

We're looking forward to this Saturday's Open Day (28th October) at the University of Worcester.

It's a fantastic opportunity to meet students and staff, and find out more about our courses (BSc Geography, BSc Geography with International Year).

At Worcester, smaller class sizes mean more interactivity, more support, and a real sense of belonging. In other words, you are not just another face in the crowd. This is reflected in the National Student Survey (2023), which ranks us first (out of 21 courses) for academic support and learning resources.

Key features

Small-group teaching in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Focus more on human or physical geography in your second and final years, or maintain a balance.

From local fieldwork in most modules to fully funded residential field courses in all three years, our commitment to field teaching is second to none. In 2023/24, we are taking students to the Lake District, the Scottish Highlands, the European Alps, and Provence.

Option to spend a semester or year overseas in one of our partner institutions. Destinations include Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Canada.

Highly interactive, enabling you to gain experience and proficiency with the latest technology. This looks great on your CV and is part of a broader employability emphasis that runs throughout the course.

No exams, all coursework. We want you to engage in coursework assessment that reflects the knowledge, skills and experiences valued by employers in the real world.

We are leaders in the development and use of VR to support teaching.

You can register for the open day via the following link: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/open-days/book-your-place.aspx

23/10/2023

28/09/2023

This Saturday's Open Day (30th September) is a fantastic opportunity to meet students and staff, and find out more about our courses (BSc Geography, BSc Geography with International Year). Smaller class sizes mean more interactivity, more support, and a real sense of belonging. The National Student Survey (2023) ranks us first (out of 21 courses) for academic support and learning resources.
Register here: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/open-days/home.aspx

14/06/2023

Virtual Malawi is an exciting new VR project on sustainable farming being developed by Alan Dixon, Ian Maddock, and Des McDougall in Geography at the University of Worcester. Highly innovative, it will feature high-quality 360° photos, 360° videos, farmer interviews, and immersive audio. Photo credit: A Dixon

14/06/2023

Do you know someone who is looking to study Geography at University? With so many courses and universities, it may be difficult to know where to start.

Why not suggest they come along to our Open Day on Sunday, June 25th? We have an exciting Geography programme lined up, including a chance to use our VR headsets, visit our NEW lab, and see some of the equipment we have for student use. Also, our new course talk highlights all the benefits of small-group teaching in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Register for the Open Day here:

A chance to book onto one of our Open Days.