BSc (Hons) Geography

Program Overview

This Physical Geography degree focuses on both physical and human geography, with field work as a key part of the curriculum. Students can choose to specialize in physical geography or continue with some human geography as well, and they have a choice of modules to pick from to tailor their degree to their interests. Graduates go on to work in environmental fields, town planning, teaching, and other industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1: Students study both physical and human geography, as well as geographical skills like GIS.
• Year 2 and 3: Students can choose to specialize in physical geography or continue with some human geography as well.
They have a choice of modules to pick from, allowing them to tailor their degree by picking the aspects of physical geography and human geography that most interest them.
• Field work is a key part of the degrees.
Students go on day trips around the local area, as well as residential trips in the UK and abroad. Recent locations include Almeria, Tenerife, and Iceland. Students also get the option of an extra year studying abroad.
• Modules:
• Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
• Introduction to Geography
• Foundation in Data Analysis
• Group Challenge (Sciences)
• Foundation Maths Skills
• Foundation Mathematics 1
• Foundation Mathematics A
• Introduction to Biological Sciences 2
• Research Project in the Humanities, Business, Education and Social Science

Assessment:

• Students are assessed through a mix of examinations, coursework, presentations, and group projects.

Teaching:

• Students are taught by academics who are experts in their fields and who will engage them with the latest research.
• The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.

Careers:

• Graduates go on to work as environmental consultants, conservation officers, hydrographers, flood risk modellers, and GIS technicians.
• Many graduates also go into town planning or teaching.
Some even enter the worlds of marketing, banking, and accountancy.

Other:

• The course is designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to understand the big challenges facing the world today, such as climate change, sustainability, and geohazards.
• Students have access to a GIS suite and teaching labs, where they can develop their experimental skills and work on their final-year dissertation.

UK

Tuition fees

£9,250 per year The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If you choose to study a year abroad, this costs £1,385. If you want to spend a year in industry, this costs £1,850.

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. One you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us. You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,227 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income. Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left University and earn more than £25,000 per year.

International

Tuition fees

£19,500 per year 50% of the annual fee if you choose to study a year abroad. 20% of the annual fee if you want to spend a year in industry.

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. Discounts are available for International students.