During Stage 1 we will help you to build knowledge, understanding and skills required to succeed in Stages 2 and 3 of your degree. You'll be introduced to key geographical research and the global challenges of the 21st century.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Becoming a Geographer | 20 |
| Interconnected World | 20 |
| Introduction to Physical Geography | 20 |
| Mapping a changing world: GIS for Geographers | 20 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Physical Geography Field course: Landforms, processes and field techniques | 20 |
| Environment and Society | 20 |
| Coasts and Communities: Human Geography Fieldwork | 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.
You will also have a choice of destinations for your Stage 2 residential field course.
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)
Research Design and Planning for Human Geographers (20 credits)
If you're following a primarily Physical Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):
Research Design and Planning for Physical Geographers (20 credits)
Key Methods for Physical Geographers (20 credits)
Modules
In Stage 3 you'll have a wide choice of optional modules that are directly linked to the research work of our staff.
You'll also undertake your dissertation research project. This is a major piece of independent research, based on your interests, led by you with support from a dedicated academic mentor.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 40 |