Universities United Kingdom Bangor University Courses BA Hons Geography

BA Hons Geography
at Bangor University

Bangor, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,000
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

This flexible BSc Geography degree allows you to explore the physical processes that shape the Earth, the social, cultural and economic processes that influence people and places, and the human environment relationships. You will begin with a broad geographical foundation that introduces you to social, physical and environmental geographies. You will go on to develop understanding in, and the ability to analyse key global challenges, such as climate change, natural hazards, water resources and pollution.

Our modules cover everything from glacial and ocean environments to soils and environmental policy. We will introduce you to a range of research methods and IT, GIS, and statistical skills.

You will develop professional and transferrable skills that employers value. During your final year you will conduct your own research under staff guidance, allowing you to showcase your abilities developed throughout your studies. Field work is an integral part of this degree, and there will be lots of opportunity to get outside and learn valuable skills in/around North Wales, alongside residential trips in the UK and Europe. You can study abroad or participate in our placement year (either work or study).

This degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills and prepare you to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.

Course Content
Your learning will take place in a range of different settings from lectures, laboratory work and field courses to seminars and small-group tutorials. Seminars provide the opportunity for you to discuss and analyse new material, ideas and concepts with other students and your tutor. Small-group tutorials may be structured around study skills development or problem solving, and give you the opportunity to ask questions, raise issues or explore material taught in lectures. You will have access to our virtual learning environment, which hosts learning resources, course documents and lecture capture recordings (where available) for your modules. Your studies also involve a considerable amount of independent study.

You will study 120 credits in each year. This degree is constructed of a number of modules some compulsory, and others optional. You will be assessed in a combination of ways: coursework; essays; presentations; reports; projects/dissertations; examinations; and practical tasks. Some assessments may involve group work. Assessment methods for modules are generally split 60/40 for coursework and exams.

What will you study on this course?

Year 1 and 2
The first year focuses on key knowledge and skills, building on your Geography A-level. You are also able to switch between BA and BSc courses at the end of the first year if you wish. The second year will provide you with deeper subject knowledge, introduce you to specialist techniques and fieldwork skills, and developing your own research.

Year 3
In your final year you can select from a range of modules that allow you to specialise in areas that interest you. You will conduct your own research (dissertation) under staff guidance, allowing you to showcase the abilities you developed throughout your studies.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake advanced field skills and training is available through our optional field courses to Tenerife or Northeast Spain (Barcelona).
Entry Requirement
65% in all Central and State Boards (except Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh State Boards).
85% required for students who studied in the state boards of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh (or equivalent grade in Diploma in an Engineering/Technology subject).

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£19000 per year

Career Prospect

Our graduates are highly employable and are in demand due to their sought-after skills of project management, teamwork and communication. as well as the subject knowledge you develop during your studies. You will graduate with a widely respected degree that opens a wide variety of career prospects. Our graduates have been recruited by a variety of organisations, including: Natural Resources Wales, Network Rail, DHL, Airbus Defence and Space, National Grid, Ordnance Survey, Economic and Social Research Council, local government, independent environmental consultancies. A Geography degree also provide the foundation for further postgraduate study and research. You could also enhance your employability by registering for the Bangor Employability Award while you are here.

Cost Of Studying At Bangor University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Hons Geography at Bangor University