Marine Geography (BSc)

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In Cardiff

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    Cardiff (Wales)

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    Different dates available

The degree scheme has been running since 1976 and is an extremely successful training route for employment in the marine and coastal sector or for future academic study. The scheme is an exciting blend of the physical and human geography of deep sea marine and coastal environments. A major component of the course in Cardiff is that of hands on field work including coastal and offshore mapping of the marine environment in order to understand its physical and biological characteristics. This work involves using some of the most advanced and exciting technology available.ABB. At least one A-level should be a Science, Geography, Geology or Maths.

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King Edward VII Avenue, South Glamorgan, CF10 3XQ

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Course programme

This applied and industry-relevant degree draws on the traditional skills of the geographer to observe, measure, map and analyse the significance of a wide range of physical and human variables. Coastal and offshore fieldwork are an important feature of this programme, enabling hands on training for students to use modern survey methods rather than just learn about them.

"As part of my degree I completed a 1 year placement with Titan Enviornmental Surveys. I highly recomend taking time out to gain hands-on experience in the marine industry, and I gained skills I was able to use upon returning to University. my placement also provided me with a job to return to."

James Thomas, BSc Marine Geography Year one

The course structure is very flexible. All Cardiff's School of Earth and Ocean Science degree programmes share a common first Semester. This is designed to give you a sound foundation in Earth Sciences upon which to build. At the end of your first Semester you will decide whether to continue with your original degree choice or choose another of Cardiff's Earth Science degrees.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsThe Sedimentary SystemEA110210 creditsIntroduction to Earth Science SkillsEA112210 creditsMarine Geography Data AnalysisEA112010 creditsGlobal OceansEA112110 creditsMarine Geography FieldworkEA112620 creditsEarth and Planetary System ScienceEA110120 creditsMarine Charts and HydrographyEA110910 creditsNatural Resources and EnergyEA110610 creditsEnvironmental Chemistry and BiologyEA111110 creditsDangerous EarthEA110310 creditsYear two

In Year 2 the modules you will take are chosen to provide a wide knowledge base and transferable skills base to make you as employable as possible in a competitive job market.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsApplied GISEA213010 creditsCoastal HydrographyEA211420 creditsMarine Geography Field SkillsEA213920 creditsMarine EcosystemsEA211510 creditsMarine & Coastal Resource SystemsEA213410 creditsThe Geomorphology of Catchments and CoastsEA213820 creditsThe Ocean Atmosphere SystemEA211220 creditsEnvironmental PollutionEA211610 creditsYear three

In your final year you choose from a range of modules to best tailor the degree to align with your future career choice, whether that be more marine or coastal or more human or physical geography.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsMarine Geography DissertationEA310530 creditsMarine Geography FieldcourseEA312510 creditsApplication of Marine ScienceEA310710 creditsOptional modules

Module titleModule codeCreditsMarine Conservation ScienceEA310610 creditsEnvironmental Management, Science and PolicyEA311010 creditsIntegrated Coastal ManagementEA311410 creditsWater ResourcesEA311710 creditsMarine GeomaticsEA312020 creditsGeomicrobiologyEA313210 creditsEnvironmental LawEA313410 creditsBiogeographyEA312910 creditsCoral Reef SystemsEA314510 creditsGlaciologyEA314610 creditsMarine MicrofossilsEA310210 creditsPaleoclimateEA314710 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.

Marine Geography (BSc)

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