BSc Geography
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Geography, examining human and physical environments through spatial analysis and landscape change. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. In the final year, students complete an individual research dissertation project.
Modules
- Creating the Anthropocene
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Our World
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Skills and Techniques in Geosciences
- Physical Environments
- Space, Economy and Society
- Environment and Society
- Mapping and Monitoring the Environment
- Approaches to Geography
- Data Analysis
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems
- Research Design
- Montane Environments
- Human Geography: Honours Field Course
- Geography Dissertation
- Geographical Issues