Why study this course with us?

• The Geography and Psychology course from the University of Chester offers a balanced coverage of physical and human geography with opportunities to specialise in a broad range of topics. It provides the opportunity for specialist degree training in aspects of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS); focuses on transferable, employment-related skills and knowledge; provides UK residential fieldwork alongside opportunities for overseas fieldwork; uses the latest technological innovations in classroom and fieldwork contexts; and offers a wide variety of assessment types.
• A Psychology degree from Chester will equip you with a broad range of employability skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical appraisal, data handling, communication, and logical problem-solving skills.
• If you are interested in a career in psychology, there are specialist routes through the course where you can take relevant elective modules at each level.
• We also offer an optional further year of study abroad in Europe, the USA or Australia.

Job prospects

Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate studies in Psychology (e.g. Cognitive Neuroscience, Forensic and Sport Psychology) or have secured a graduate role in industries such as Marketing, Banking and Project Management due to their sought after transferable skills, such as communication, team working, analysis, creative and critical thinking.

Ensuring our graduates are trained in the skills employers want and need is central to the Geography programme. Student destinations have included consultancy, local government, teaching, NGOs, the water industry and many more. We use our extensive alumni network to further support our programme with guest lectures, work placements, careers events and more.