Course Summary

Examine the processes and patterns that shape the natural world around us with our BSc Geography (Physical) degree. This three-year course will deepen your understanding of how our physical environment works, responds, and adapts to change. It also offers you the chance to help address issues critical to our shared global future, including: * climate change * natural disasters * weather systems. You'll explore our physical world's diverse landscapes and environments through the study of: * hydrology * climatology * hazards * soils * biogeography. You'll also have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the degree to suit your interests as they evolve. **Careers** Geography arms you with the ability to see the big picture. The intellectual, technical and team-working skills and knowledge you develop during your degree are sought by employers– and 95% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18, based on first degree responders from geography and environmental science). Add your voice to the development of renewable energy, protect ecological diversity by joining a wildlife conservation organisation, or provide support and planning to mitigate natural disasters through flood relief. You could lend your skills to a career in national government or NGOs, channel a passion for science into teaching, or join one of the many sectors where a geography degree is highly regarded, such as construction and engineering. Recent BSc Geography (Physical) graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: * Department of Education, Food and Rural Affairs * Dynasafe BACTEC * Infrastructure Design Studio * WSP Global * North Somerset District Council.

Course Details - Modules

Sample modules may include: * Climatology * Iceland Expeditionary Field Class * Dryland Environments * Preparing for Floods * Tropical Rainforests, Climate and Lost Civilisations. Please check our website for more details of the course structure.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: F840

Institution code: R12

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

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


Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC.

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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Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 23700.0 Year 1
International 23700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Reading
RG6 6AH

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