Geography BA (Hons)
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This course has gone past my expectations because we studied thoroughly some topics which I am interested in. They also encouraged me to do more reading about poverty and the colonisation in Africa. Field trips were an amazing way of making new friends and developing skills which cannot be developed in a class. We have also developed critical thinking skills, which makes us distinctive and highly demand in the employment world.
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I have truly enjoyed my time at Coventry University, I am so happy I chose to attend here! The university is great and modern. The library is perfect for when you trying to cram in all that last minute work, as it's open 24 hours a day. All teachers supported my study throughout and my tutor support was always available and very professional. The whole university has a big family feel and I loved it. Would highly recommend it.
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Bachelor's degree
In Scarborough
Take a step into your professional and successful career with Coventry University!
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Scarborough
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Duration
3 Years
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Credits
Would you like to know the relationship between people and its environment? Are you interested in understanding global phenomena as climate change or globalisation?
This Geography course runs in 2016/17.This course explores the relationships between people; places and environments. You will develop an understanding of processes such as globalisation and development; and examine the ways these intersect with social and spatial inequalities in health and wealth.
If you still have any questions or doubts, please ask for more information through Emagister's website. Don't miss the chance of developing not only your professional career, but yourself too!
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About this course
You will engage with key global issues including the sustainable provision of food, housing, and livelihoods. You will also learn about how diverse communities interact with pressing socio-economic and environmental concerns such as climate change, poverty, social exclusion, population growth, and sustainable living in a competitive global economy.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:
experienced teaching staff who bring professional and research expertise into their teaching;
excellent employment opportunities for successful geography graduates who can analyse complex problems and develop solutions for multiple stakeholders;
the opportunity to apply for graduate-level jobs in a variety of organisations which have in the past included local authorities, Urban and Transport Planning, Network West Midlands, field studies centres, and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as Concern Universal;
an academic course that is recognised nationally for the excellence of its teaching and some of the highest levels of student satisfaction (source: Guardian and Times, 2014);
the option to participate in challenging and exciting residential field courses in each year of the course, exploring both the UK and overseas;
the opportunity to apply for and undertake professional training during a paid work placement 3 or 4 months;
guest lecturers and visiting scholars from organisations such as national research centres, Tear Fund, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and a number of local speciality food producers;
student membership of the Royal Geographical Society which includes a subscription to Geographical Magazine and access to information and advice on career planning.
Reviews
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This course has gone past my expectations because we studied thoroughly some topics which I am interested in. They also encouraged me to do more reading about poverty and the colonisation in Africa. Field trips were an amazing way of making new friends and developing skills which cannot be developed in a class. We have also developed critical thinking skills, which makes us distinctive and highly demand in the employment world.
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I have truly enjoyed my time at Coventry University, I am so happy I chose to attend here! The university is great and modern. The library is perfect for when you trying to cram in all that last minute work, as it's open 24 hours a day. All teachers supported my study throughout and my tutor support was always available and very professional. The whole university has a big family feel and I loved it. Would highly recommend it.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Sam
Former Student
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 7 years
Subjects
- Access
- Market
- Teaching
- English
- Climate Change
- International
- Global
- University
- Planning
- Systems
- Part Time
- IT Development
- Climate
- Skills and Training
Course programme
In your first year you will focus on core themes of globalisation, sustainability and social inequalities, whilst broadening your knowledge of physical geography.
In the second year you will engage with some of the subdisciplines of human geography, notably social, cultural, development and historical geography.
In your final year you will have the opportunity to study more specialised options including food geographies, urban regeneration and local economies, geographies of social exclusion and marginalisation and development and health. In addition, you will be able to focus on a topic of your own choice for your final year dissertation.
In all three years you will be supported to develop your study skills, research and field techniques and benefit from a high level of support from a specialist employment tutor.
Your course will be based on a series of lectures, with associated seminars, fieldwork and practical classes. In addition, your personal tutor will review and discuss your progress with you and will be available for advice.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
An estimated percentage breakdown of how your final grade is assessed is as follows: formal examinations 25%; coursework reports, essays, practicals, presentations, posters 60%; project work 15%.
A compulsory Add+vantage module must also be completed: please see the page on the Add+vantage scheme for more details.
In a typical week you will have up to 16 contact hours of teaching and this will break down as:
Personal tutorial/small group teaching: 4 hours of small group teaching each week
Medium group teaching: 6 hours of practical classes, workshops or seminars each week
Large group teaching: 6 hours of lectures each week
Personal study: 20 hours each week studying and revising in your own time
Geography BA (Hons)