**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.
**What you should know about this course**
- This four year programme is identical to the three year course, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements
- If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this programme is your first step to graduation
- The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more.
Course Details - Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Course Details – Assessment Method
On this course, on average, students are assessed by:
Coursework- 50%
Practical- 50%
Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F801
Institution code:
G70
Campus Name:
University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A-level: 64 Points from science related subjects
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 16 Points from a science related A-level
International Baccalaureate: requiring Higher Level Science grade 3 and Standard Level English grade 4
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance
Provider information
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
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