Welcome to the School of Geography

We are a dynamic and friendly School of Geography with a presence on the University’s campuses in both Exeter (Geography at our Streatham Campus) and Cornwall (Geography at our Cornwall Campus). Ranked 8th in the UK for world leading research in Geography and Environmental Studies and 12th in The Times Good University Guide 2010, we are committed to pursuing world-class research and to providing outstanding teaching through our wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Up to 10 Geography bursaries for 2010 entry

We are offering up to 10 PhD Geography bursaries of Ł10,000 each (for 3 years of full-time study) to cover UK/EU fees (currently Ł3500 pa) and a contribution to a living allowance (Ł6500). Find out more...

RAE Results 2008 Released

Find out how what scores Geography have been awarded. Read more here.

Latest from the School

Cornwall geographer advises Indian government on climate change

Dr Stephan Harrison has advised the Indian Government on the links between climate change and national security.
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The Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship; a life changing experience...

Geography undergraduate Lara Langston was one of 100 lucky school leavers chosen to spend six weeks in China as part of the Prime Minister's Global Fellowship.
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Geography student awarded QRA Dissertation Prize 2009

Mark Grosvenor has been awarded the Quaternary Research Association Undergraduate Dissertation Prize 2009.
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Geographer generates images from Earth and Space to reveal peatland surface patterns

A team of UK scientists led by Dr Karen Anderson have developed a new technique for monitoring the condition of peatlands.
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