Physical Geography, BSc Hons
Bachelor's degree
In Gillingham
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Gillingham
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Duration
3 Years
From climate change to conservation, as a student on our Physical Geography, BSc Hons degree, you’ll study some of the most important issues facing the world today.
On our Physical Geography degree, you'll learn the main techniques of investigation and data analysis used in Physical Geography while covering landforms, oceans, atmosphere, flora and fauna. Modules also explore the impact of human activity on the natural environment. A dissertation will give you the opportunity to study a topic of interest in depth.
Fieldwork is an essential part of the course, with trips funded by the university. Previous destinations include the New Forest, the Lake District and Spain.
Popular career options for our Geography graduates include conservation, environmental consulting, the civil service and teaching.
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About this course
A-level: 32 Points from Geography (or related science subject)
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 32 Points from A-level Geography (or related science subject – as above)
Plus GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system), and one GCSE science subject at Grade C or above under the A*-G system. We also accept equivalent qualifications at Level 2, such as Functional Skills in Mathematics and English.
What you should know about this course
Study the natural world and learn about the impact humans have on the environment
Explore geographic issues from the perspectives of natural and physical science
Learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and free field trips in the UK and abroad
Graduate with the skills to deal with local and global issues, both academically and practically
Develop a broad range of transferable skills that employers value, including project design, research, management and team work
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Subjects
- Life Science
- Conservation
- Basic Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physical Geography
- Climate
- Systems
- Law
- Climate Change
- Meteorology
- Environmental Impact
- Archaeology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Information Systems
- Options
- IT Law
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
- The Earth's Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
- Practical & Professional Skills for Environmental Sciences (30 credits)
- Science & the Environment (30 credits)
- Environmental Field Skills (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Sustainable Futures (15 credits)
- Quaternary Environmental Change (15 credits)
- Earth System Science (15 credits)
- Research and Professional Skills in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
- Biogeography and Ecosystems (15 credits)
- Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Environmental Archaeology (15 credits)
- Urban and Topographic Meteorology (15 credits)
- Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
- Geography and Environmental Sciences Dissertation (30 credits)
- Remote Sensing for Environmental Scientists (15 credits)
- Readings in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
- Policy and Law for Environmental Protection (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits)
- Climate Change (15 credits)
- Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
- Soils and Environmental Interactions (15 credits)
- Water Resources Management (15 credits)
- Introduction to Ecological Modelling and Programming (15 credits)
- Volcanic Processes & Environmental Systems (15 credits)
Additional information
Physical Geography, BSc Hons
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC)
A Level Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
University of Oxford
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
BTEC OnlinePrice on request
See all