Geography and Geo-Informatics, BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor's degree
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Singleton park (Wales)
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The BSc Geography & Geo-Informatics degree from Swansea University is ideal for students with a passion for Computing, Geography or Mathematics and an interest in spatial data.
The BSc Geography & Geo-Informatics degree will train you to become a geographical information scientist and will develop your essential transferable skills, such as team working, communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills. Our degree will also prepare you for postgraduate study in areas such as surveying, cartography, remote sensing or Geographical Information Systems.
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Entry Requirements
For 2017 entry onwards:
A levels: grades AAB-BBB or equivalent to include Geography or a related subject (for example, Sociology or World Development; Geology or Environmental Science; or an additional Science subject)
BTEC: DDD-DDM plus A level grade B in Geography or a related subject
Scottish Highers: ABBBC to include Grade B in Geography (or a related subject)
Access to HE (Science or Humanities): Pass with Distinction (27-24 Dist to include 3 in Geography or an appropriate subject, plus 15 Merits) or equivalent); personal statement and referee’s...
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- Human Geography
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Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGEG101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Earth in ActionGEG102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Earth's Changing FaceGEG103Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Global environmental change: The human impactGEG104Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10People Place and NationGEG105Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Global Shifts: Towards a New World Order?GEG106Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Sustainability in a fragile world
Optional ModulesGEG100/GEC100
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Sgiliau DaearyddolGEG100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Geographical skills
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GEG108H/GEG108P/GEC109Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC109Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Methodoleg Maes AmgylcheddolGEG108HSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Geographical Methods: Field Project Practicals (for Human Geography Students)GEG108PSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Geographical Methods: Field Project Practicals & Tutorials (for Physical Geography Students)
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GEG111/GEC111Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC111Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Sgiliau Ysgrifenedig Daearyddol a Chynllunio Datblygiad PersonolGEG111Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Geographical Writing Skills and Personal Development Planning
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Optional Modules BSc Geog & Geo InfChoose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Can select GEC109 with GEG108H or GEG108P
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC109Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Methodoleg Maes AmgylcheddolGEC120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cymdeithas Cymru GyfoesGEC121Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Cyflwyniad i'r Ddaear: Trosolwg daearegolGEG118Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Moving Worlds: Mobilities and MigrationsGEG119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Urban Geography - An Introduction to production and consumption in the cityGEL121Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Introducing Planet Earth: an overview of geology
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGEG208Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsGEG236Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10The Earth from Space: Monitoring Global Environmental Change
Optional ModulesGEG259/GEC259
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC259Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Dadansoddi DataGEG259Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Data Analysis
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GEG268/GEC268Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC268Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Paratoadau Traethawd HirGEG268Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Dissertation Preparation
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GEG252 Field tripChoose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : This module has been pre-allocated to your module selections after our application process in April. Therefore any selection made here will be overwritten by the Geography Department
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEG252ASemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Fieldwork skills: AustriaGEG252BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Fieldwork skills: BerlinGEG252MSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Fieldwork skills: MallorcaGEG252MBSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Field Work Skills: Malaysian, BorneoGEG252NSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Fieldwork skills: New YorkGEG252VSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Fieldwork skills: Vancouver
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GEG263A
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Choose either the Human Geography (GEG/GEC263) pathway or the Physical Geography (GEG / GEC264)pathway.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEG263ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Conducting Social Research - Methods
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GEC263B & GEG263BChoose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC263BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cynnal Ymchwil Gymdeithasol : ProsiectGEG263BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Conducting Social Research - Project
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GEC265 & GEG265Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC265Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Ymdrin â Daearyddiaeth DdynolGEG265Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Approaches to Human Geography
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BA & BSC OptionalsChoose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Cannot select GEC206 with GEG206 or GEC251 with GEG251 as they are the Welsh and English equivalent of the same module.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC206Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Y Byd PeryglusGEC250Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Geomorffoleg AfonolGEC251Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Daearyddiaeth WleidyddolGEG202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10RiversGEG206Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Dangerous Earth: Understanding and Living with Natural HazardsGEG211Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Glacial Environments and Processes, past and presentGEG217Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Creative GeographiesGEG219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Reconstructing Quaternary Environmental ChangeGEG221Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Regional Economic Development and PolicyGEG230Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Boundaries and Connections in Social GeographyGEG237Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Global Vegetation Patterns and DynamicsGEG251Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Political GeographiesGEG270Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Urban ModellingGEL203Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Earth historyGEL204Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Geological Record of Past Environments
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GEG264A/GEG264B
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Choose either the Human Geography (GEG/GEC263) pathway or the Physical Geography (GEG264)pathway.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEG264ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Environmental Research Methods AGEG264BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Environmental Research Methods B
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GEC266 / GEG266Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC266Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Ymdrin â Daearyddiaeth FfisegolGEG266Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Approaches to Physical Geography
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BA & BSC OptionalsChoose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Cannot select GEC206 with GEG206 or GEC251 with GEG251 as they are the Welsh and English equivalent of the same module.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC206Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Y Byd PeryglusGEC250Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Geomorffoleg AfonolGEC251Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Daearyddiaeth WleidyddolGEG202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10RiversGEG206Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Dangerous Earth: Understanding and Living with Natural HazardsGEG211Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Glacial Environments and Processes, past and presentGEG217Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Creative GeographiesGEG219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Reconstructing Quaternary Environmental ChangeGEG221Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Regional Economic Development and PolicyGEG230Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Boundaries and Connections in Social GeographyGEG237Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Global Vegetation Patterns and DynamicsGEG251Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Political GeographiesGEG270Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Urban ModellingGEL203Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Earth historyGEL204Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Geological Record of Past Environments
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGEG354Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Environmental Modelling
Optional ModulesDissertation GEG331/GEC331
Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC331Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Traethawd Estynedig DaearyddiaethYou have not taken the required Pre Requisite modules for this selectionGEG331Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Dissertation Report: Geography
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DSG GEG332/GEC332Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEC332Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cefnogaeth Traethawd HirGEG332Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Dissertation Support: Geography
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GEC333
Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : GEB301 applications for this module will be during teaching block 2 in your 2nd year. If successful your allocation of this module will be added by the Teaching Administration Office directly onto your profile.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEB301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)GEC333Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Ffiniau Ymchwil DaearyddolGEG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Violent GeographiesGEG328Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Migration, Security and HumanitarianismGEG341Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Rural BritainGEG342Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Geographies of National IdentityGEG344Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20GlaciologyGEG345Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Humid Tropical Environments and LandscapesGEG346Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Capital and Labour in the 21st centuryGEG347Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceGEG348Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Plate Tectonics and Global GeophysicsGEG358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Climate of the last 1000 years
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GEG333Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : GEB301 applications for this module will be during teaching block 2 in your 2nd year. If successful your allocation of this module will be added by the Teaching Administration Office directly onto your profile.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEB301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)GEG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Violent GeographiesGEG328Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Migration, Security and HumanitarianismGEG333Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Geographical Research FrontiersGEG341Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Rural BritainGEG342Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Geographies of National IdentityGEG344Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20GlaciologyGEG345Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Humid Tropical Environments and LandscapesGEG346Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Capital and Labour in the 21st centuryGEG347Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceGEG348Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Plate Tectonics and Global GeophysicsGEG352Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20World CitiesGEG358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Climate of the last 1000 years
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GEC334Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : GEB301 applications for this module will be during teaching block 2 in your 2nd year. If successful your allocation of this module will be added by the Teaching Administration Office directly onto your profile.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEB301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)GEC334Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Lleoliad GwaithGEG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Violent GeographiesGEG328Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Migration, Security and HumanitarianismGEG341Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Rural BritainGEG342Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Geographies of National IdentityGEG344Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20GlaciologyGEG345Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Humid Tropical Environments and LandscapesGEG346Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Capital and Labour in the 21st centuryGEG347Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceGEG348Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Plate Tectonics and Global GeophysicsGEG352Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20World CitiesGEG358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Climate of the last 1000 years
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GEG334Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : GEB301 applications for this module will be during teaching block 2 in your 2nd year. If successful your allocation of this module will be added by the Teaching Administration Office directly onto your profile.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEB301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)GEG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Violent GeographiesGEG328Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Migration, Security and HumanitarianismGEG334Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Work PlacementGEG341Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Rural BritainGEG342Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Geographies of National IdentityGEG344Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20GlaciologyGEG345Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Humid Tropical Environments and LandscapesGEG346Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Capital and Labour in the 21st centuryGEG347Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceGEG348Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Plate Tectonics and Global GeophysicsGEG352Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20World CitiesGEG358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Climate of the last 1000 years
Geography and Geo-Informatics, BSc (Hons)