During Stage 1 we will help you to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in Stages 2 and 3 of your degree. You'll also be introduced to key geographical research and the global challenges of the 21st century.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Interconnected World | 20 |
Geographical Analysis | 20 |
Introduction to Physical Geography | 20 |
Geographical Skills | 20 |
In Stage 2 you have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. You'll study modules in advanced research techniques and key methods. Your remaining topics will be optional, giving you the chance to engage with the topics that interest you the most.
Modules
Compulsory modules
If you're following a primarily Human Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):
Key Methods for Human Geographers (20 credits)
Doing Human Geography Research: Theory and Practice (20 credits)
If you're following a primarily Physical Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):
Doing Physical Geography Research: Theory and Practice (20 credits)
Key Methods for Physical Geographers (20 credits)
Modules
In Stage 3 you will have a wide choice of optional modules that are directly linked to the research work of our staff.
You will also undertake your dissertation research project: There is a major piece of independent research, based on your interests, led by you with support from a dedicated academic mentor.
Modules
Compulsory modules
You take the following compulsory module (except if you're taking Dissertation for Study Abroad Students) (shown in the optional list below):
Dissertation (40 credits)
If you're taking Student Exchange Semester 1, you take the compulsory module (shown in the optional list below):
Geography Dissertation (40 credits)
Modules
Field course module information
You must take one of the field course modules listed above.