Geography BSc (Hons)

Our degrees are modular and you will study 120 credits worth of modules in each year. Although some modules are, by necessity, compulsory, others can be chosen from a suite of optional modules allowing students to expand their studies into new areas or to develop specialisms that are of particular interest to them. Fieldwork is an integral part of the course with dedicated field study modules in each year in addition to field visits associated with subject modules. Students may also participate in the Geography Outdoors and Professional Placement modules. Year 1 and Year 2 The 1st year focuses on key basic knowledge and skills. Students are able to switch between BA and BSc courses at the end of the first year if they wish. Year 1 compulsory modules may include: Earth Systems and Processes Earth, Climate & Evolution Human Geography Introductory Research Skills Academic Tutorials Field Course: Making Snowdonia The aim of the second year is to deepen your subject knowledge and widen your skills base. Modules cover key areas in physical and human geography and investigate major geographical debates. Students may convert onto the MGeog at the end of Year 2. Year 2 compulsory modules may include: GIS & Research Methods Climate Change Geohazards Catchment Processes Field Course: UK People, Space and Place Optional modules may include: Geography Outdoors Water, Air and Soil Pollution Principles of Conservation Sustainable Development Earth and Ocean Observation Ice & Oceans Year 3 In the final year BA and BSc students complete their Honours Project; a piece of independent research designed and carried out by students (supervised by a member of staff). This is an opportunity to study in detail, a topic that particularly interests you. The third year study tour to Europe is seen by many students as a highlight of their course. Compulsory modules may include: Honours Project Rivers, Coasts & Oceans Optional modules may include: Field Course: Tenerife Field Course: Barcelona Renewable Energy Global Food Security Catchment Modelling & Analysis Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Environmental Geochemistry Environmental Policy Current Environmental Issues Current Issues in Human Geography Neoliberal Environments Waste Management Professional Placement