Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Geography and Natural Hazards] From Coventry University

This Geography and Natural Hazards (Hons) at Coventry University applies geographical knowledge to the study of natural hazards, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, wildfires, tropical cyclones and associated flood events. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the processes responsible for these hazards, which affect millions of people each year.

This program is available as a 3-year full-time and 4-year sandwich option.

You will learn the key principles of geology, geomorphology, hydrology, and climatology and how to map, analyze and potentially predict natural hazards so that you can help communities prepare for and respond to their impact.

In the first year, students will touch upon topics covered in our other two Geography degrees (BA and BSc), while also taking a bespoke module from the Disaster Management program. All of our Geography degrees encompass significant fieldwork, both here in the UK and overseas, with recent trips visiting locations such as Gambia, Mallorca, Morocco and Tenerife.

Career prospects

Employment prospects are excellent for graduates with specialist skills and knowledge in natural hazard assessment and prevention. As the incidences of geological hazards increase, so too does the need to monitor, prevent, warn and manage their impact.