Physical Geography BSc Hons with stdy abroad

at Northumbria University

The BSc Physical Geography course allows you to concentrate solely on the physical sciences, including aspects of earth science, landscape surveying and resource management.

 

BSc Physical Geography utilises a range of teaching and assessment methods and a large part of this course is delivered via lectures, seminars, and practical activities in both the lab and field, to help you master core professional skills.

 

From the beginning you will be involved in big scientific debates, synthesising a wide range of topics in physical geography and earth science.

 

You will also have the opportunity to tailor your course to your own areas of interest, undertaking laboratory work, fieldwork and IT workshops to develop new and further master your professional skills.

 

Once you have built up your core skillset, assessments will be undertaken via a range of methods including reports, presentations, seen exams, essays and posters. Around 70% of your course will be assessed via coursework, with the remaining 30% assessed by exam.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• KE4003 -Geography Fieldwork (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4005 -Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4006 -Dynamic Earth (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4010 -Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc) (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4014 -Introduction to Physical Environments (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4015 -Environmental Challenges - Global to Local (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• KE5002 -Cold and Palaeoenvironments (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE5003 -Meteorology and Oceanography (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE5017 -Earth Observation and GIS (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5021 -Applied Geosciences (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KE5027 -Research and Fieldwork in Physical Geography (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5028 -Coastal Monitoring and Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5033 -Environmental Cycles: Air, Water, Soil (Optional,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KE5034 -Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KE5054 -Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KE5055 -Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

 

• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KE6000 -Geography and Environment Dissertation (Core,40 Credits)
• KE6001 -Cold Landscapes (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6002 -Modelling, Computation and Data Manipulation (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6003 -Palaeoecology and Biogeography (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6018 -Advanced Geospatial Applications (Core,20 Credits)
• KE6019 -Public Health and Occupational Safety (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6031 -Environmental Pollution and Health (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6032 -Tropical and Coastal Research (Optional,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

This course will prepare you for a broad range of careers as employers appreciate the transferable analytics, communication and presentation skills acquired by our students. Our graduates are renowned for having awareness of ethical considerations and display the attitudes and skills to engage and work constructively and sensitively in multi-cultural environments and teams.

 

Graduates will have the necessary skills to pursue a career in a range of specialist roles in organisations such as national parks, local Government, and water and energy companies. Many Physical Geography graduates also choose to work in environmental consultancy or policy, teaching or graduate training schemes.

 

The Physical Geography degree has been specifically designed to prepare you for graduate jobs or postgraduate study, providing excellent graduates for employers (UNN KPI4).