BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

This degree will enable you to learn about our natural world, balancing the present-day study of physical geography with the geological dimension of how the Earth has changed through time since it was formed. You will gain skills in the fundamental techniques of both physical geography and geology, with a strong emphasis on practical field and laboratory work. This is underpinned by an exploration of the geological features of phenomena such as rivers, oceans, erosion and volcanoes. You will explore them both as they are now and as they were in the geological past. In combination, these investigations will provide a unique perspective on our planet and how it changes.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

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

Graduates find their way into a variety of careers including industry, geological exploration, environmental management, planning, environmental monitoring and consultancy, the extractive and waste industries, conservation, 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
  • Physical Geographies
  • Geomorphology
  • Climate
  • Biosphere
  • Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Environmental Change
  • Wetlands
  • Natural Hazards

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

GEO2071 Research Methods for Physical Geography and Environmental Science (20 credits)

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)

Year 3

GEO3075 Rivers and Coasts (20 credits)

GEO3083 Dissertation in Geology (40 credits)

GEO3241 Geoenvironmental Engineering (20 credits)

You will select two of the following modules:

GEO3071 Natural Hazards (20 credits)

GEO3073 Environmental Change (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?

Methods of assessment display your knowledge and understanding and develop and demonstrate your competence in subject-specific and key skills. All modules are assessed by either coursework only or a mixture of coursework and examination. Exams never count for more than 60% of the total mark for those modules that include an examination. Coursework includes practical portfolios, essays, project reports, field notebooks, individual and group oral presentations and poster presentations.

Who will be teaching me?

We have experienced and knowledgeable staff who take pride in the quality of their teaching. All staff are research active which means that they keep up to date with the latest developments in their areas of interest and pass this knowledge on. We are not a large department so you won’t get lost in the crowd.

BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology

£ 9,250 + VAT