BA (HONS) GEOGRAPHY WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
September
Are you looking to explore the many attractions and dilemmas of the world around us? Geography is an amazing discipline to study at university. Geography at BGU aims to cover the spectrum of human and physical areas of enquiry. You will study challenging ideas in geography, but also many of the geographical methods and approaches used in applied work contexts, such as in education and teaching, urban and rural planning, conservation and economic regeneration, market research, risk management, tourism and leisure, and defence.
In order to experience the degree in greater depth, we will be giving you opportunities to take part in optional enrichment activities to enhance your knowledge, including a range of field courses and trips.
In studying Geography at BGU, you will also investigate how geographical information is gathered, analysed and displayed using sophisticated and advanced methods and technologies. In addition to our full-time staff, you will learn from other specialists and professionals who work with geographical information and skills. Field course experiences will also be a key aspect of your experience.
This course is ideal if you’re interested in the environment and human societies, and want to learn more about how geography features across the world and in everyday life. By the end of the course, you’ll leave us equipped with a wide range of transferable skills, which can be taken to a broad set of public, private, commercial and third-sector settings.
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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Throughout this course you will acquire a number of useful skills which can be transferred to the workplace, such as good communication skills, the ability to work effectively in groups and as an individual, good organisational and decision-making skills, effective analytical skills, and the ability to apply theory to practice. Possible future careers for geography graduates include education and teaching, town and country planning, conservation work, market research, the media and tourism and leisure.
Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the course (normally GSCE English or equivalent is desirable). As part of your application you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries you may have.
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Subjects
- Planning
- Tourism
- GIS
- Environments
- Challenges
- Management
- Policy
- Population
- Geography
- Skills
Course programme
- Coastal And River Environments: Challenges, Management And Policy
- Population And People: Issues And Approaches
- Geography In Practice: Field Skills
- Data, GIS And Spatial Analysis: Cultural And Historical Change
- Introducing Physical Geographies
- Introducing Human Geographies
- Geographical Thought And Imagination
- Urban Places: Planning And Change
- Urban Places: Planning And Change
- Geographical Thought And Imagination
- Geographies Of Tourism And Leisure, Travel And Transport
- Rural Spaces: Regions And Landscapes
- Professional Contexts For The Geographer
- GIS: Investigating Society
- Globalisation And Localism: Tradition And Development
- Dissertation
- Advanced GIS: Investigations And Explorations
- Sustainability And Security: Challenges To Food And Energy Production
- Physical And Environmental Change: Risks And Hazards
We recognise that individuals come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, so we use a variety of assessment strategies on our courses.
During the Foundation Year, you will have opportunities to experience a range of formative and summative assessments. These include, short-form writing, annotated bibliography, presentations, micro-teach, use of digital technologies, reflective journal and academic essay. Assessment strategies are designed to be supportive, build confidence and also aim to ensure you will develop the core skills required for successful study throughout your degree. Assessment strategies are balanced, comprehensive, diverse and inclusive, ensuring that you will experience a range of assessments to support your preparation for undergraduate study. All modules involve early, small and frequent informal and formal assessments, to ensure that you gain confidence in your knowledge and abilities as you progress through the Foundation Year. You will also have opportunity for self-evaluation and reflection on your own learning progress and development of skills.
In Geography, we don’t have exams. Instead, we use a wide range of assessment methods which reflect the importance of both thinking and practical approaches to Geography, and the importance we give to the future employment skills of our graduates. These assessment methods are varied and include essays, displays of work, oral presentations, placement portfolios, a dissertation and reports. Our aim is to produce confident geographers who demonstrate well-developed knowledge and awareness, and advanced analytical and communication skills.
BA (HONS) GEOGRAPHY WITH FOUNDATION YEAR