BSc Physical Geography
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
About this course
BSc in Geography, covering physical geography and environmental science. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and begins with a foundation year before the standard three-year degree.
Modules
- Environmental Management
- How to be a Student 1
- How to be a Student 2
- Information in a Post-Truth World
- Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places
- Representing the Other: Cultures and Clashes
- The "Othered" Migrant: Social Science Perspectives
- Earth Surface Environments
- How to Build a Planet
- Life on Earth
- Living in a Dangerous World
- Researching the World: data collection and analysis
- Rocks and Minerals
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Geoscience for a Sustainable World
- How to Build a Sustainable Society
- Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
- Applied Environmental Management
- Biogeochemistry and Health
- Debates in Climate Science
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Past environments, future challenges