BSc (Hons) Geology with Physical Geography

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

This degree is for those who are passionate about geology, especially those with a particular interest in applied engineering or environmental geosciences. It immerses you in geological sciences, enriched by selected elements of physical geography which reflect the present-day expression of geological processes. You will gain a firm grasp of the fundamental aspects of hard and soft rock geology before the focus of the degree shifts to applied geology and, in particular, environmental, engineering and extractive geology. The physical geography element of the programme can be selected to support your geological and personal interest and may include, for example, coastal and fluvial geomorphology, weather and climate, soils and natural hazards.

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Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

A Geology with Physical Geography degree is recognised by employers for the extensive range of transferable skills it provides to graduates, including IT and communication skills, project management, report writing, statistical analysis, group work and oral presentation skills. These skills are of great value to you in your career.

You will be qualified for a career in industry, environmental monitoring and consultancy, geological exploration, engineering geology, the extractive and waste industries, environmental engineering, planning, environmental education, postgraduate study, teaching (further training required) and research.

120 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, normally to include Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or a related subject, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

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Subjects

  • Geology
  • Physical Geography
  • Engineering
  • Climate
  • Wetlands
  • Ecosystems
  • Environmental Change
  • Natural Hazards
  • Geoenvironmental Management
  • Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Stratigraphy
  • Geological Maps
  • Structural Geology
  • Geomorphology

Course programme

Year 1

GEO1045 Introducing Physical Geographies (20 credits)

GEO1046 Environmental Issues (20 credits)

GEO1047 Practical Skills for Geography and Environmental Science (20 credits)

GEO1240 Rocks, Minerals and Fossils (20 credits)

GEO1241 Geological Research Methods 1 (20 credits)

GEO1242 Earth History (20 credits)

Year 2

GEO2075 Geomorphology (20 credits)

GEO2077 Weather, Climate and Soils (20 credits)

GEO2240 Volcanic and Igneous Rocks and Processes (20 credits)

GEO2241 Sediments and the Biosphere (20 credits)

GEO2242 Geological Research Methods 2 (20 credits)

GEO2243 Stratigraphy, Geological Maps and Structural Geology (20 credits)

Year 3

GEO3240 Geological Field Mapping Project (40 credits)

GEO3241 Geoenvironmental Engineering (20 credits)

GEO3242 Geoenvironmental Management (20 credits)

You will select two of the following modules:

GEO3071 Natural Hazards (20 credits)

GEO3073 Environmental Change (20 credits)

GEO3075 Rivers and Coasts (20 credits)

GEO3077 Wetlands (20 credits)

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

A wide range of assessment strategies are used which are consistent with the practices and requirements that graduates will need in the workplace. Modules are assessed by coursework or a mixture of coursework and examination. Exams never count for more than 60% of the total mark for modules that include an examination. Coursework assignments include laboratory reports, practical portfolios, project reports, field notebooks and oral presentations.

Who will be teaching me?

 A core of widely experienced geologists and physical geographers with extensive research and consultancy experience support the delivery of the programme, with additional contributions from industry-based practitioners.

Course Length:3 Years Full-Time, 6 Years Part-Time

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