**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– This course has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society. This confirms it has a solid academic foundation and prepares you for the needs of the world beyond higher education.
– This course received more than 91 per cent for satisfaction with teaching (National Student Survey 2019).
– 100 per cent of students from this course were in employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
**About this course**
This course is concerned with understanding the Earth’s environments and the global concerns of humanity. It offers a perfect balance of skills learning and practical fieldwork.
Fieldwork takes place in the UK and Europe; there is also an optional overseas trip (currently to South Africa). Subjects include data collection,
project management, social policy analysis, urban planning and design, environmental monitoring and management.
Teaching on the course will support your professional development. It often takes place with planning departments, environmental agencies, business support networks, community organisations and town centre management teams.
Course Details - Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1: GG4020 - Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis, GG4040 - Introducing Human Geography, GG4080 - Introduction to Physical Geography and Environmental Hazards, GG 4090 - Research and Fieldwork Methods.
Year 2 core modules: GG5001 - Advanced Research and Fieldwork Methods, GG5002 - Geographical Theory and Practice.
Year 2 optional modules: GG5020 - Land, Water and the Environment, GG 5040 - Social and Cultural Geography, GG5050 - The Contours of Global Capitalism, GG 5070 - Regional Geographies, GG190 - Geomorphology and Geophysical Hazards, GG5155 - Cartography, Remove Sensing and Spatial Analysis.
Year 3 core modules: GG6020 - Development Geographies, GG6400 - Research Project.
Year 3 optional modules: GG6010 - Urban Geographies, GG6030 - Global Rural Geographies, GG6070 - The Challenge of Climate Change, GG6080 - Land and Water Resource Management, GG6140 - GIS: Transforming Geography and Environment.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes, interactive group exercises and the use of social media.
Fieldwork is an essential component. Our fieldwork programme includes residential field trips in the UK in Year 1, in Europe in Year 2 and an optional overseas trip during Year 3.
Assessment methods include essays, online assessments, practical reports, seminars, poster presentations and exams. In general, exams constitute about 20 per cent of assessment with the remainder being coursework.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Royal Geographical Society
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:
F800
Institution code:
K84
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
We require a minimum of 2 A levels at C grade and we prefer applicants with A-level Geography (minimum C). However, we will also consider other related science and social science combinations, such as Geology, Environmental Management, Tourism, Politics and Economics. General Studies may be considered depending on A-level combination.
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with Geography or other subjects accepted from either sciences or social sciences depending on combination and all will be considered at a minimum of a grade C
Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.
Applied Science or Science based course required.
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points
Minimum of 5 in Standard Level English Language, Maths and Geography (preferred) or 4 at Higher Level
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with Geography or other subjects accepted from either sciences or social sciences depending on combination and all will be considered at a minimum of a grade H3
T Levels
T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.
T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
For international fees, please visit:
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Provider information
River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ
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