Geography with Professional Placement
University of Exeter
UCAS Code: F813 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
UCAS Code: F813 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Grade A in a Science subject. General Studies is not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in a relevant Science subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Grade 6 at Higher level in a Science Subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE A-level grade A in a science subject
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B-A,A,A,A,A
To include a grade A in a Science subject.
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About this course
- Learn from leaders in their fields about critical global issues and challenges affecting environments and societies around the world
- Tailor your degree to your developing interests, with optional modules in climate, hydrology and catchment processes, biogeography, marine and coastal environments, fire ecology, and the cryosphere - with study of risks, sustainability, and management in these specialist areas
- Develop sought-after skills such as statistical analysis, learning to code for data analysis, geospatial investigation, image analysis and data collection in the field
- Option to transfer to BSc Geography with Applied GIS from your second year, graduating with a specialism in GIS
- Well-equipped experimental laboratories include the latest Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software supported by dedicated staff, and a £3.7 million sediment research centre
- Join a friendly and active student community: the Geography Society (GeogSoc) is one of the university’s largest and hosts regular socials, sports teams, weekend trips and the famous GeogSoc ball
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Modules
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Extra funding
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The Uni
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Geography
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