Discover Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Postgraduate Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences has a strong international reputation for interdisciplinary research in hydrology, ecology, geology, climate and atmospheric sciences, environmental health and risk management, economy, enterprise and development, urban forms, culture, politics, service worlds and emerging regions.

Join us online for Postgraduate Online Open Week

Join us for our online open week, where you will be able to find out more about both the taught and research programmes we offer, learn about the support available for postgraduates, and hear from current students about life at Birmingham—all from the comfort of your home.

  • A picture of the earth from space. You can see Africa with lots of cloud.

    View our range of courses

    We provide a stimulating and inclusive environment in which to develop the skills to tackle the key sustainability challenges of the twenty-first century. Combining excellence in both the social and physical sciences, we have a shared interest in the processes affecting our planet and its people, their origin and their future trajectory, natural and anthropogenic, and at scales from the nano to the global. Explore our full range of courses below.

    View course details
  • An image of a group of Graduates throwing their hats into the air at the University of Birmingham

    Where will a postgraduate degree take you?

    Discover the excitement of being an postgraduate in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences! See how our courses have propelled past students into their dream careers. The scientific education provided by our programs, with their emphasis on rigorous observation, data collection, and interpretation, ensures excellent job prospects for graduates.

    Postgraduate opportunites