BSc (Hons) Geography and Mathematics

Mathematics helps you to take novel approaches to problem solving and make critical interpretations of data and text. Our program has a carefully designed first-year curriculum to make your transition from A-Level to university as smooth as possible. This consists of a multi-layered student support structure and academics with considerable experience in teaching and examining, and providing useful feedback on coursework. This course 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. You will develop interdisciplinary perspectives, problem-solving skills, and the ability to research, evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources.

Year 1

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Academic Professional and Fieldwork Skills
• Climate Change: The Scientific and Societal Context
• Fundamentals of Physical Geography

Geography Optional Modules:

• People and the Environment
• Nature, Conservation and Society

Year 2

• Differential Equations
• Practical and Research Skills in Physical Geography
• Regional Land systems

Optional Modules:

• Probability
• Computational Mathematics
• Exploring Algebra and Analysis
• Complex Variable I and Vector Calculus
• Dynamics
• Abstract Algebra
• Linear Statistical Models
• Analysis II
• Professional Mathematics and Data Science
• Fieldwork
• Cartography and Geographic Information Science
• Weather, Climate and Society
• Water in the Environment

Year 3

Optional Modules:

• Graph Theory
• Non-linear Differential Equations
• Partial Differential Equations
• Professional Mathematics
• Number Theory and Cryptography
• Project II – ISP
• Project (30 credits)
• Complex Variable II
• Waves
• Medical Statistics
• Mathematical Biology
• Introduction to Mathematics Teaching

Employability

As a geographer, you’ll develop a wide range of transferable and subject-specific skills that are highly valued by employers and are relevant to a broad range of careers including those in transport and planning and the environmental and retail sectors. They also provide ideal training for postgraduate study and research. An extremely wide range of career paths is open to mathematicians, where high levels of mathematical ability are desirable. This can include industries such as finance, data analytics, teaching, engineering, medical statistics, and management consultancy.

We place great importance on employability and on your future as a responsible global citizen. Our study-abroad option is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and establish international networks that can also enhance employability.

Previous employers

• Apple
• Base Energy Services Ltd
• BT
• Capita
• Deloitte
• Environment Agency
• GB Geotechnics Limited