Geography Mgeog

Our Geography courses 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 Human Geography Introductory Research Skills Academic Tutorials Field Course: Making Snowdonia Optional modules may include: Earth, Climate & Evolution Understanding Society 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. 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 Identity & Diversity Ice and Oceans Year 3 The aim of the third year is to further develop your critical understanding of the subject. The third year contains ‘arts’ and ‘science’ themes, which focus on the human and physical aspects of geography, respectively. Compulsory modules may include: MGeog Project Essay Rivers, Coasts & Oceans Settlement Systems Neoliberal Environments Optional modules may include: Current Environmental Issues Current Issues in Human Geography Field Course: Tenerife Field Course: Barcelona Catchment Modelling & Analysis Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Environmental Policy Renewable Energy Waste Management Global Food Security Year 4 Students on the MGeog, with the support of staff, students carry out a piece of Masters level research: the MGeog Dissertation. Students also gain valuable work experience through a professional placement.