Applied Geography
Bachelor's degree
In Poole
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Poole
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Duration
3 Years
Graduates will: Think creatively, critically, analytically and imaginatively. Work and communicate effectively as individuals and members of groups and organisations. Enjoy and be committed to independent and lifelong learning.
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About this course
Applications are viewed on their individual merits. For 2010/11 entry: 220 points. For 2011/12 entry: 260 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent, including 80 points in a preferred subject.
Preferred subjects: Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, History
Recommended GCSEs: A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including a Science, Maths and English or equivalent qualifications
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
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Course programme
BSc (Hons) Applied Geography
Delivery method: Full-time
Course Reference: BSAG
Course Overview
We live in a rapidly changing environment, the consequence of the interplay of an array of natural, social, economic and political factors.
These factors determine the geography of the physical, urban, economic and cultural environments in which we live and have a profound impact on the way we manage and exploit our environment. Geography is uniquely placed to bring knowledge and understanding to this dynamic world, helping to resolve environmental and social conflicts that prevent us from managing our environment in a sustainable fashion. This course applies geographical skills to real world issues. Resource exploitation and development are major problems that can be overcome by careful management and planning of land use, landscape and the environment.
Designed with employment in mind, this course will give graduates an advantage over those following a general, less applied geography degree because the needs are met of employers expecting relevant work experience and managerial skills. As a professional geographer you may work in fields such as resource management, planning, countryside management, remote sensing and GIS or environmental conservation.
Employment opportunities are found in a wide range of organisations, including government agencies, local authorities, environmental and landscape consultancies, multi-national companies and the voluntary sector.
Mature student entry is encouraged, candidates being considered based upon relevant professional experience and/or qualifications.
The Student experience
This course differs from other geography degrees as it applies geography skills to the real world. We live in a rapidly changing environment, the consequence of the interplay of an array of natural, social, economic and political factors. These factors determine the geography of the physical, urban, economic and cultural environments in which we live and have a profound impact on the way we manage and exploit our environment.
Geography is uniquely placed to bring knowledge and understanding to this dynamic world helping to resolve environmental and social conflicts that prevent us from managing our environment in a sustainable fashion. Applied Geographers have the knowledge, tools and skills to help resolve these conflicts and play an essential part within a multi-cultural world in which understanding, tolerance and sensitivity are fundamental to social and economic well-being and to the good management of our natural environment.
Applied Geography