BSc (Hons)Geography

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	F800

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/engsci/f801

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
The Earth’s Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
Practical & Professional Skills (30 credits)
Science & the Environment (30 credits)
Environmental Field Skills (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Sustainable Futures (15 credits)
Quaternary Environmental Change (15 credits)
Earth System Science (15 credits)
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
Biogeography and Conservation Ecology (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Environmental Monitoring (15 credits)
Environmental Analysis (15 credits)
Environmental Management (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Work Placement Course – MS

Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Geography and Environmental Sciences Dissertation (30 credits)
Geographical Information Systems (15 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)
Volcanic Processes & Environmental Systems (15 credits)
The Geography of Tourism and Development (15 credits)
Urban Development and Planning (15 credits)

Career opportunities

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.