Geography-MSci

Bachelor's degree

In Durham

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Durham

In first year Physical Geography we introduce the range of our research specialisms and research methods, including residential fieldwork in Portugal. Elective modules in the second and third years progressively lead to material that is specialist and at the cutting edge of research. The majority of modules in second and third year focus on physical geography and environmental topics, with others that cross the human/physical geography interface. In the second year, students may take one module from the Geography BA list (subject to timetable compatibility).

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Location

Start date

Durham
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Stockton Road, DH1

Start date

On request

About this course

Admissions Process Subject requirements, level and grade In addition to satisfying the University’s general entry requirements, please note: We welcome applications from those with other qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements and from mature students with non-standard qualifications or who may have had a break in their study One science subject is required at A-level or equivalent  Geography is accepted as a science subject We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer We will be...

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Subjects

  • Physical Geography
  • University
  • Skills and Training
  • Project
  • Options

Course programme

Year 1 Compulsory modules:
  • Human Geography: Space and Place in a Changing World
  • Introduction to Geographical Research (BSc) – double module including residential fieldwork in Portugal
  • Physical Geography.
Optional modules:
  • Choose two optional modules from: Environment and Society
  • Geographies of Crisis
  • Understanding Earth’s Challenges
  • Module(s) offered by another department, subject to approval.
Year 2

You develop further practical and scientific research skills and through your choice of modules may start to specialise in a number of themes that may continue in third year or choose a broader approach. These include modules that cross the human/physical geography interface.

Compulsory module:
  • Scientific Research in Geography (includes compulsory residential fieldwork in the UK) – double module, and a pre-requisite for your Dissertation in third year
  • Handling Spatial Data.
Optional modules:

Choose three modules (the modules may vary from year to year but typical options include):

  • Environmental Processes and Governance
  • Fluvial Systems
  • Glaciers and Glaciation
  • Mountain Landscapes
  • Geochemistry of the Environment
  • Global Environmental Change
  • Climate Change: Geographical Perspectives
  • One module from the BA list or from another department (with permission and subject to timetables).
Year 3

Third year is totally research-led. You will undertake your own Research Project, supervised by a member of staff, and four modules that involve material at the cutting edge of contemporary research.

Compulsory module:
  • Dissertation (individual Research Project based on scientific methods) – double module.
Optional modules ( credits from the following):

(the modules may vary from year to year but typical options include):

credits:
  • Environmental Processes and Change (Switzerland fieldtrip)
  • Field Research in Glacial Environments (Iceland fieldtrip)
  • Dynamic Mountain Environments (California fieldtrip)
  • The Arctic (Norway fieldtrip)
  • Oceans Past and Present
  • Quaternary of Glaciated Regions
  • River Dynamics
  • Sea Level Change and Coastal Evolution
  • Environmental Remote Sensing
  • Natural Hazards in a Vulnerable World.
credits:
  • Geochemical Applications: Across Continents and Oceans
  • Antarctic Environments
  • Landslides
  • Martian Landscapes
  • Waterworlds and Wellbeing
  • Peatland Geomorphology & Management
  • Integrated Catchment Modelling for Catchment Management.
Year 4

This additional fourth year will provide an innovative, research-led programme of study which allows students to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills at the frontiers of physical geography. Building on the first three years of the undergraduate programme, the MSci (Geog) will allow students to design and manage innovative Research Projects in collaboration with academic staff as well as enhancing the suite of transferable skills to improve all-round employability.

Compulsory modules:
  • Communicating Science in Physical Geography
  • Advanced Methods in Physical Geography
  • Research Project.
Optional modules:

Students choose one of the three following substantive modules (the modules may vary from year to year but typical options include):

  • Advanced River Science
  • Glaciated Basins
  • Practical Skills in Sea Level Science
  • Erosion and Orogenesis.
Study Abroad Geography

You will have the opportunity to study abroad during second year where we have exchange programmes and this can be a rewarding experience that is highly valued by employers. The latest information is as follows:

University Partner links:
  • National University of Singapore
  • University of British Columbia
  • Queen's University, Canada
  • University of Otago, New Zealand.

Geography-MSci

£ 9,000 + VAT