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Study this extended Physical Geography degree with a foundation year to explore some of the most important issues facing the world today, from climate change to conservation.
On our Physical Geography (Extended), BSc degree, you'll learn the main techniques of investigation and data analysis used in Physical Geography while covering landforms, oceans, atmosphere, flora and fauna. Modules also explore the impact of human activity on the natural environment. A dissertation will give you the opportunity to study a topic of interest in depth.
Fieldwork is an essential part of the course, with trips funded by the university. Previous destinations include the New Forest, the Lake District and Spain.
Popular career options for our Geography graduates include conservation, environmental consulting, the civil service and teaching.
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Year 0
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Introduction to Biology (30 credits)
Introduction to Chemistry (30 credits)
Introductory Practical Science (30 credits)
Introduction to the Geo-environment (15 credits)
Learning Skills for Science (15 credits)
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
The Earth's Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
Practical & Professional Skills for Environmental Sciences (30 credits)
Science & the Environment (30 credits)
Environmental Field Skills (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Sustainable Futures (15 credits)
Quaternary Environmental Change (15 credits)
Earth System Science (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
Biogeography and Ecosystems (15 credits)
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Environmental Archaeology (15 credits)
Urban and Topographic Meteorology (15 credits)
Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Remote Sensing for Environmental Scientists (15 credits)
Physical Geography & Environmental Science Research Project (30 credits)
Readings in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.
Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits)
Climate Change (15 credits)
Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
Soils and Environmental Interactions (15 credits)
Water Resources Management (15 credits)
Introduction to Ecological Modelling and Programming (15 credits)
Volcanic Processes & Environmental Systems (15 credits)
The range of skills acquired by geography graduates makes them attractive to a wide range of employers. Career opportunities include roles in regeneration, conservation, environmental consultancies, natural resource/environmental management, non-governmental organisations, the civil service, information services, teaching and other education related areas.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
