BSc Geography and Environmental Science
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Recommended subject: Higher Geography).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Science. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course includes an internship module for work experience and an Advanced Field Research module preparing students for a final-year dissertation. Specialist laboratory facilities and GIS software support learning throughout the programme.
Modules
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Biogeography
- Geographies of Children and Youth
- Geohazards
- Environmental Criminology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Polar Environments
- Environmental Assessment
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Environmental Science Dissertation
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Biogeography (Advanced)
- Geography Dissertation
- 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