Geography (Physical) - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

This course explores a range geographical issues important to the physical environment. You'll develop an understanding of the landscape around us, both in the UK and internationally. You will graduate with a range of transferable skills, fully prepared to work within the diverse field of physical geography in the UK and overseas.

More specialised than the BSc (Hons) Geography route, you will focus on environmental issues, including scientific knowledge of the Earth's surface, its spatial variation and its evolution over time.

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 crucially important to today's world.

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Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

On request

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 such as leisure organisations, wildlife trusts and water companies employ geographers as:
environmental consultants
risk assessors
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

  • Geographical
  • Global
  • Fluvial Geomorphology
  • Disasters
  • River Management
  • Spatial analysis
  • Geographical Politics
  • Issues
  • Ethics
  • Glacial Geomorphology
  • Dissertation

Course programme

Year One
  • Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
  • Geographical Fieldwork
  • Skills for Geographers
  • Geographies of Global Change
  • Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
  • Landscapes and Land Use
Year Two
  • Environmental Hazards and Disasters
  • Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management
  • Quaternary Environments (Fieldwork)
  • Living with Climate Change
  • Principles and Practice in Geography
  • Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Year Three

Placement year for students on the four-year course.

Final year
  • Geographical Politics, Issues and Ethics
  • Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology
  • Dissertation
How you’re taught

You will be taught through a variety of methods including group seminars, lectures and practical sessions.

Geography (Physical) - BSc (Hons)

Price on request