BSc Geography
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Recommended subject: Higher Level Geography Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Recommended subject: Higher Geography).
About this course
BSc (Hons) Geography, covering relationships between dynamic environments and population across different scales. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course offers flexible pathways in Human Geography, Physical Geography, or a combined route. Practical learning is supported through laboratories, field equipment, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Modules
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Biogeography
- Geographies of Children and Youth
- Geohazards
- Research Methods in Human Geography and Politics
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Advanced Field Research (Human Geography)
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Environmental Assessment
- Geography Dissertation
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Biogeography (Advanced)
- Advanced Environmental Criminology
- Advanced Geographies of Children and Youth
- Advanced Geohazards
- Geographical Information Systems (Advanced)
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict (Advanced)
- Polar Environments - Advanced
- Advanced Environmental Assessments