BSc (Hons)Geography

Study location	United Kingdom, Brackenhurst
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	F801

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) 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 Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

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

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..ences/ug/2017-18/bsc-geography

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Geographies of Global Change
Climate, Soils and Vegetation
Skills for Geographers
Geography in Action (Fieldwork)
Landscape and Land Use
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Year Two

Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Research Design in Geography
Natural Resource Management
Global Climate Change
Examples of optional modules:

Planning and Recreation
Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management.
Other options available in Year Two:

Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology
Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management
Environmental Law and Policy.
Year Three

Placement year for sandwich course students
Final Year

Environmental Politics, Issues and Ethics
Sustainability
Dissertation (final-year project)
Examples of optional modules:

Biogeography
Global Agriculture and Food Security
Applied Hydrology and Water Resources
Drylands.
How will you be assessed?
Coursework 67%

Assignments
Coursework exercise
Reports
Project output – 17%
Portfolio – 50%
Written 33%

Exams – 33%

Career opportunities

The skills you possess as a geography graduate will enable you to choose an exciting career in one of many areas. For example, central and local governments offer roles in numerous departments dealing with aspects of:

policy
pollution monitoring
housing
transport
disaster management
flood prevention.
Charities employ geographers as:

aid coordinators
GIS specialists
project managers.
Private companies employ:

environmental consultants
risk assessors
hydrologists
GIS specialists.
What our students say
“When I graduate I want to work as part of an environmental consultancy or an organisation where I can develop and use the attributes and skills I have developed throughout my degree course. I am keen to confront environmental issues that challenge various stakeholders.

“I feel that working for an environmental consultancy or organisation is the perfect job for me to express and share my passion for promoting a sustainable environment whilst maintaining economic growth. I am specifically interested in the use of GIS to provide solutions to environmental challenges.”

Chris Gardiner
BSc (Hons) Geography