Geography, Environmental Science and Global Development
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Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies (NSS 2024)
#1 in London's Russell Group universities for quality of learning facilities
Environmental Science (NSS 2024)
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Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies (NSS 2024)
Top reasons to study Geography, Environmental Science or Global Development at Queen Mary
- Our welcoming and supportive learning community is made up of students and academics from over 35 countries across the world who are committed to making a difference on critical issues; climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
- We offer degree programmes with Year Abroad options for students who wish to spend time studying with one of our many partner institutions worldwide. All of our programmes develop both subject-specific and transferable skills to enhance career opportunities. Hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom are gained through fieldwork.
- We collaborate with many national and international organisations from the Environment Agency to UNESCO. We also partner with a wide range of organisations, including, the V&A Museum of Childhood, The Museum of the Home, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), the Natural History Museum, and many more. Join us to learn more about how these collaborations are delivering new knowledge and innovative solutions.
Discover our Programmes
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science with Business Management
- Geography (BA)
- Geography (BSc)
- Geography with Business Management
- Global Development
- Human Geography
- International Foundation Year
Our students say...

The combination of fieldwork and research projects has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional development, preparing me for future challenges and opportunities in geography.— Vishwajeet Singh Deora , BSc Geography with Business Management (2024)
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Founded in 1894, the School of Geography is one of the oldest in the UK. A thriving student community, the School of Geography provides students with industry-leading laboratory equipment.