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Course Overview

Field courses and the opportunity for residential fieldwork ensure a rich experiential degree. Previous fieldwork locations have included Sicily, Athens and Santorini, New York, Hong Kong, Uganda and South Africa

Our Geography degree emphasises issues that shape people and places in a global society. You'll investigate critical issues that are challenging the 21st century, from the local to global scale and analyse the relationship between human and non-human environments, and how to sustain their delicate balance.

The specialised fourth year of the MGeog programme provides a research-led experience through innovative, small-group teaching. There is an emphasis on employability, active citizenship, project management and opportunities for work-based learning. 

Teaching

The MGeog Geography course is taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, practical coursework sessions, computer studies and practical laboratory work. The number of hours of formal teaching will vary depending on your module choice and year of study. Fieldwork, both day and residential also provides the ideal opportunity for building your transferable skills. Hands-on training in bespoke GIS and remote sensing labs further develop your practical skills. This variety of learning and teaching methods will provide you with a wide range of learning opportunities and a superb set of experiences.

We run a lecture series during the year that is endorsed by the Royal Geographical Society. Speakers range from academics presenting cutting-edge research, to industry professionals exploring applied research topics.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

 

Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

BBC to include a Science such as Geography or Mathematics but to exclude General Studies

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Grade C and BB at A Level to include a Science such as Geography or Mathematics but to exclude General Studies

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant Science subject

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 30 overall including a score of 6 in Geography or Mathematics at Higher Level. You will also need to obtain a score of 5 or above in English at standard level.

Typical Access to HE Offer

Access to Higher Education course in Science with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

Fees

Full-time UK:  £9000

Full-time International:  £13800 


This information was accurate on : 29/04/2021
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