BSc Geography

Comments about BSc Geography - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  We are one of the largest geography departments in the country, so our courses can cover the full breadth of both physical and human geography. The course structure gives you maximum flexibility to choose the topics that particularly interest you, both in Geography and in related subjects.
• Entry requirements
  -GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB or equivalent -Scottish Advanced Highers - ABB -Two Scottish Advanced Highers plus Two Highers - AB+BB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - Grade B in GCE A Level Geography or equivalent (eg. Environmental Science, Geology). Two good grades in GCSE Science and/or a Science at A or AS Level are beneficial.
• Academic title
  BSc Geography
• Course description
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  
  Typical First Year Modules
  Module/Unit
  
  -Earth's Changing Surface
  -Geographical Data Analysis I 
  -Geographical Data Analysis II 
  -Information and Communication Skills for Geographers
  -Physical Systems At The Global Scale 
  -Practical Methods for Physical Geography
  -Statistical Data Analysis in Geography  
   
  
  Typical Second Year Modules
  Module/Unit
  
  -Research Design in Physical Geography 
  -Atmospheres and Oceans 
  -Dryland Geomorphology
  -Environmental Change
  -Glacial Environments 
  -Environmental Modelling
  -Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
  -Introduction to Remote Sensing
  -Socio-Spatial Analysis 
   
  
  Typical Third Year Modules
  Module/Unit 
  
  -Geographical Research Project
  -Extended Geographical Essay 
  -Contemporary Climate Change and Processes
  -Development Geographies Field Class 
  -Development and Global Change
  -Drylands Environments Fieldclass 
  -Environmental Impact Assessment  
  -GIS and the Environment
  -GIS and the Social Sciences
  -Geographical Impact of The European Union 
  -Geographies of Health 
  -Geography of Elections
  -Geography of Europe Field Class  
  -Geological Hazards 
  -Glacial Geology and Sedimentology
  -Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology
  -Marine Environments
  -Palaeocology and Evolution  
  -Planetary Geoscience 
  -Social Geography of Europe 
  -Urban Field Class 
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  - BA Geography

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