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BSc Marine Geography

Cardiff University

Institution
Cardiff University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Earth and environmental sciences
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
F845
Typical offer
A-level ABB

Entry requirements

A level: ABB (with 1 science subject) or BBB (with 2 science subjects)

About this course

BSc in Geography, with a focus on marine and coastal environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Fieldwork takes place at locations such as the Bristol Channel, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Gower, with the option of an overseas fieldtrip. A Marine Geography Dissertation is completed in the final year.

Modules

  • World of Dynamic Environments
  • Exploring Planet Earth
  • GIS, Maps and Analytical Skills
  • Geography Field Skills
  • Understanding the Living Planet
  • Fundamentals of Geographical Science
  • Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis
  • The Coastal System
  • The Ocean-Atmosphere System
  • Geographical Fieldwork and Perspectives
  • Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Science
  • Process Geomorphology & Hydrology
  • Marine Geography Dissertation
  • Marine Geomatics
  • Marine Environmental Systems
  • Advanced Geography Fieldwork I
  • Hazards, Risk and Resilience
  • Extreme Environments: biogeochemical perspectives
  • Global Climate Change