Geography - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Nottingham
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West Nottinghamshire College
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George Washington University
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Thompson Rivers University
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FutureLearn
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Great Plains College
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AulaGEO
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Kaplan University
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
4 Years
Taught on our outstanding Brackenhurst Campus just north of Nottingham, this degree explores a range of geographical issues, important to both the physical and human environment. Your learning will be central to the understanding of contemporary global issues, giving you the skills to work in a diverse range of sectors
Study Geography at NTU and you can split your time between our stunning, rural Brackenhurst Campus and the vibrant city of Nottingham, and explore a subject that is relevant and crucially important to today's world.
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About this course
The skills you possess as a Geography graduate will enable you to choose an exciting career in one of many areas. For example, central and local governments offer roles in numerous departments dealing with aspects of:
policy
pollution monitoring
housing
transport
disaster management
flood prevention.
Charities employ geographers as:
aid coordinators
GIS specialists
project managers.
Private companies employ:
environmental consultants
risk assessors
hydrologists
GIS specialists.
What are we looking for?
A-levels – BBB, including Geography or a relevant Science subject
BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM including relevant modules; or
120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level equivalent in Geography or a relevant Science subject; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
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Subjects
- Global
- Geographical
- Environmental
- Ethics
- Geographical Politics
- Research
- Natural resource management
- Drylands
- Urban Environmental
- Transformations
Course programme
- Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
- Geographical Fieldwork
- Skills for Geographers
- Geographies of Global Change
- Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
- Landscapes and Land Use
- Principles and Practice in Geography
Study the mapping and analytical techniques used in geographical information systems (GIS). Explore the applications of technology across a wide range of topic areas.
You'll also chose four optional modules.
Examples include:
- Sustainability
- Environmental Hazards and Disasters
- Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management
- Cities and Development in the 21st Century
- Living with Climate Change
- Environmental Law and Policy
This is a placement year for students on the four-year course
Final year
Geographical Politics, Issues and Ethics
Dissertation
Undertake independent research, under supervision. Focus on your own area of interest within Geography.
You'll also choose three optional modules.
Examples include:
- Applied Hydrology and Water Resources
- Natural Resource Management
- Drylands
- Global Agriculture and Food Security
- Urban Environmental Transformations
- Applications of Remote Sensing
Geography - BSc (Hons)
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West Nottinghamshire College
A Level Nottinghamshire / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
George Washington University
Course Online£ 100 -
Thompson Rivers University
Course OnlinePrice on request -
FutureLearn
Course OnlineFree -
Great Plains College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
AulaGEO
Course Onlineup to £ 100 -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request
See all