Geography with International Study bachelor

Bachelor's degree

In Manchester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    September


Manchester is a great place to study Geography. It was the world's first industrial city and is now a vibrant 21 st
century metropolis. Set between three National Parks the city and its environment are an important resource for field teaching in all years. In addition, all students benefit from a heavily subsidised overseas fieldcourse in their second year, and spend the third year of their studies abroad.

With 93% student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2012), bachelor Geography with International Study in Manchester is amongst the highest rated courses for this subject in the UK.
The Geography department has also been rated 6th in the UK and 8 th
globachelorlly.
These rankings are bachelorsed on reputation with employers and academics, so you can be confident that a degree at Manchester...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Manchester (Greater Manchester)
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Oxford Road, M13 9PL

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • Options
  • English
  • International
  • University
  • Writing
  • Skills and Training

Course programme




36 points overall
Grades AAAAAA - AAAAAB
Grades AAAAA-AAAAB
Grades AAA
Pass the core plus AA in the A level options
Acceptable on its own or in combination with other qualifications. Applications from students studying for this qualification are welcome and all such applicants will be considered on an individual bachelorsis. Contact the University for further information.
AQA bachelorcc with Distinction
Distinction Distinction Distinction
Applications are considered on an individual bachelorsis. Overall, 60 credits are required with 45 at level 3. Minimum of 30 credits with a Distinction grade, plus 15 credits with a Merit grade.
The University welcomes applicants with the AP qualification. Such applications will be considered on an individual bachelorsis.
Grades D3D3D3
All Advanced Diplomas except for Hair & Beauty Studies, Manufacturing & Product Design, Creative & Media are acceptable. Grade B plus ASL Grade A required.
If you have followed a non-standard educational route and have been, for example, educated at home, your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course to which you applied. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the academic entry requirements as specified for the course. We will also require a reference which should be written by somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. Please refer to UCAS for further information: UCAS reference guidelines
Students whose first language or language of instruction is not English may be asked to provide evidence of fluency in English by achieving scores in English language tests as follows: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other subsections, Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 55 in the other subsections or Cambridge CAE grade A or Cambridge CPE grade C.
Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Application and selection
Apply through UCAS
.
We may require you to attend an interview at the School following consideration of your application.
The University will consider applicants who have re-sat individual modules. If you have re-sat your final examinations we will consider your application but may require further information in order to make an informed academic judgement on your application.
If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.
Course details

The Herbertson Geography Award £1,000 cash bursary on registration
Available for up to 15 of our new students in recognition of outstanding performance at A-Level, International bachelorccalaureate and GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications
No application for the bursary required - all entrants are automatically assessed on the bachelorsis of their academic performance and UCAS application.
I think the Geography department at Manchester is fantastic as it has many lecturers who specialise in a broad number of fields.  This allows you a greater choice of subjects and to tailor your degree to how you would like and what really interests you!  The lecturers are approachable and friendly and this creates a good, relaxed working environment 
(Second Year Student, bachelor Geography)
In Summer 2007, the School of Environment and Development moved to new purpose built facilities. The Arthur Lewis Building provides excellent resources including analytical laboratories, studio facilities, workshops, seminar rooms, an on-site cafe and dedicated computer clusters including GIS facilities.
Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk
Careers
Geography has one of the best graduate employment records in the country, and Manchester geographers have an excellent record of gaining employment. A degree programme in geography gives you the opportunity to develop a range of different skills including initiative, flexibility, teamwork, communication skills, information retrieval and research skills, independence and the ability to solve problems and prioritise and manage your own time. Our graduates are employed in a wide variety of occupations including finance, education, marketing, sales, the media, advertising, land management, environmental work, the diplomatic service, health service, law and social work. Many others choose to undertake further study either on Masters or PhD courses, often staying at Manchester to do so.

Geography with International Study bachelor

Price on request