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Geography BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Stimulate your curiosity about the Earth and the human societies that inhabit it. With first-class teaching, exciting fieldtrips and excellent facilities, our BSc (Hons) Geography will help you map out an inspiring career.
90% of our BSc (Hons) Geography students are satisfied with the overall quality of their course (National Student Survey 2019)
Geography at Derby is joint fifth in the UK for careers after six months of graduating (Guardian University Guide 2020)
Benefit from high academic standards on one of the few geography degrees in the country with accreditation from The Institution of Environmental Sciences*
Our three-year BSc (Hons) Geography programme and four-year Industrial Placement programme are accredited by the The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Gain vital practical experience through field-based studies in the UK and overseas: past trips include Crete and Morocco
We offer you the opportunity to spend a semester studying in the USA or Canada to gain new perspectives on geography
Make the most of our location next to the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site and the outstanding landscapes of the Peak District National Park
Learn from our expert, enthusiastic and supportive teaching team which includes active researchers
About this course
Thanks to our extensive range of optional modules, you can tailor your studies on BSc (Hons) Geography to the careers in which you’re most interested.
Our graduates are now enjoying success in diverse roles such as agronomy, environmental consulting, data analysis, rail planning, water quality analysis, teaching, GIS and conservation.
The knowledge and skills you gain at Derby University are also sought after by employers in commerce, public services, research and industry. Some of our graduates have progressed to employment as surveyors, land managers, business analysts, transport officers and civil servants. If you want to pursue a career in teaching, you could go on to study one of our teacher training PGCE courses.
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
Reviews
Subjects
- Teaching
- University
- GIS
- Urbanization
- Anthropocene
- Physical
- Physical Intervention
- Resources
- Intellectual
- Intellectual Property Law
- Environment
- Environmental Regulation
Course programme
You’ll study modules such as:
Stage one
Introduction to Human Geography - The module examines urbanization and offers an insight into the conflicts behind decisions affecting land use and the allocation of resources in urban and rural settings
Physical Geography of the Anthropocene - The aim of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the structure, function, and characteristics of the Earth’s physical environment and its links with the human realm
Intellectual and Applied Skills for Geographers - This zero credit module is done alongside other Stage 1 modules to support you in transitioning from an FE teaching environment to a HE learning environment and developing the skills crucial for your academic studies at University and beyond
Cartography and Mapping - This module considers fundamental ideas about maps and map making which are intended to equip you with the skills required to both interpret and create maps
Geographical Methods (1) - Supported by UK residential fieldwork, this module introduces basic methods of field survey, mapping and data collection, analysis and reporting to underpin geographical studies
Global Environmental Issues (1) - This module will introduce the current environmental issues that provide the greatest challenges to today’s global society
Geography and Geographers - The module aims to provide an appreciation of a range of theories and approaches in the discipline of Geography
Stage two
Career Preparation for Geographers - The purpose of this module is to help you enhance your graduate employability and prepare you for a professional career as a geography graduate
Mediterranean Environments (2) - This module examines how contemporary geographical processes are expressed within specific spaces, places and landscapes of a specific Mediterranean location
Research Methods in Geography - Focusing on both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, this module evaluates data types and sources in human and physical geography
Water: Resource and Hazard (1) - This module aims to develop a holistic, interdisciplinary understanding of water through a rigorous examination of both geographical as well as a geological analysis
Preparing for the Independent Study in Geoscience - This module aims to prepare students for their Independent study. Independent study often includes fieldwork which normally starts at the end of the second year
Optional modules:
Sustainable Energy Resources (1) - This module will review the current sources of conventional and renewable fuels used for energy production in the UK and globally
Social and Cultural Landscapes - The module aims to introduce students to, and develop their understanding of, the core concerns of contemporary social and cultural geography: its substantive concerns, theoretical perspectives, and methodological innovations
Glacial Environments (1) - This module examines the nature of surface processes operating in cold environments and their role in landform development
Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS - This module provides a basic understanding of the theories and principles underpinning both satellite remote sensing and GIS and their application
Sustainable Cities - This module will introduce current discussions of sustainable cities highlighting the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly urbanisation taking place all across the world
Industrial Placement Year (optional)
This course offers an ‘Industrial Placement Year’ giving you the opportunity to enhance your practical skills by putting theory into practice, network in your industry and stand-out in the graduate job market. The placement year takes place in your third year, once completed, you would return to University to complete your final year of studies.
- Applied Professional Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
Independent Studies for Geoscience - This module is a continuation of the process of Personal Development Planning (PDP) initiated in level 4 and 5, to develop an advanced skill-set which will enhance the graduateness and employability of students
Environment, Landscape and Place (2) - This module explores the interaction between society and environment in the context of issues of environmental management
Optional modules:
Applied GIS (1) - This module provides an appropriate portfolio of subject knowledge and applied skills typically required for an introductory position in the field of GIS or for going on to specialist postgraduate study in GIS
Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation Perspectives - This module aims to develop a sound understanding of the nature and causes of climate change
Global Food Security and Food Futures - The overall aim of this module is to explore theoretical arguments and analysis of food security
Environmental Management: Critical Perspectives (1) - This module will consider the role that environmental management plays in the reduction of waste and in the effective management of natural resources
Terrain Evaluation (1) - This module investigates the theory and practice of terrain evaluation with particular reference to engineering construction
Migration and displacement (1) - This module aims to define the theories and concepts of migration worldwide and explore contemporary geographical approaches to understanding migration and integration processes and their history, interaction, challenges, and prospects
Vocational Module (Work Placement or Volunteering) - This module provides an opportunity for students to obtain and undertake a placement with a company, voluntary body, the University of Derby or a public establishment
Additional information
£9,250 per year (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Geography BSc (Hons)