Geography

Globalisation, climate change, environmental economics, nature conservation, food security, hurricanes, coastal geomorphology, volcanoes, the future of Africa and other developing areas, glacial and hydrological processes, social and economic inequalities, cultural differences: if these issues interest you, come to Cambridge and study Geography. We offer comprehensive facilities and resources, and up-to-date, lively teaching. Our course tackles these issues from a broad base, but also allows you to specialise. This means your degree can be science-based or arts-based, or both. In other words, it’ll be what you make it.

In the first year, all students take two papers (Human Geography and Physical Geography), as well as learning research skills in statistics, fieldwork, and relevant technologies. In the second year students go on a field trip. In this year you can begin to specialise and in the final year you can either specialise further or maintain a balance across the subject as a whole. Final year students submit a dissertation, which can be in any specialist area of the discipline. Further information can be found on the department website.

​Geography at Caius

Geography is a popular subject at Caius with a friendly student community and a recently set-up Geography Society.

Dr Catherine Sumnall is the Director of Studies for Geographers at the College. She is a historical geographer, specialising in demography in nineteenth-century Europe. Students can expect one to two supervisions (small group teaching sessions) per week. Some of these supervisions will be with the Director of Studies while others will be other subject specialists. Lectures are provided in the Department and are the same for all students, regardless of College. As a Geographer at Caius, you will find yourself studying and socialising in a very dynamic, friendly and inter-disciplinary environment.

Teaching Fellows

Dr Catherine Sumnall is the Director of Studies for Geographers at the College. 

Admissions

Candidates should expect two interviews, both of which will usually be with two subject specialists.

If you have any queries about Admissions at Caius, please contact the Admissions Office.