Entry requirements
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
About this course
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This Geography degree addresses the natural, social, economical and political factors that influence our rapidly changing world, giving you a sophisticated education and all the practical skills needed to work in a range of industries.
You’ll receive expert-led tuition in our cutting-edge facilities and get the opportunity to travel and learn on multiple field trips, including opportunities along the nearby Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Wight, the New Forest, as well as abroad. There’s also the chance to participate in a work placement for a total of ten or 30-weeks, depending on the length of your degree, which is intended to help you garner that all-important experience which employers are looking for. In the past themes have included conservation practice in China, and preparation for climate change in farming communities in Nepal.
Students have attended placements with companies such as the Environment Agency, Southern Water, Dorset County Council, The National Trust
Forestry Commission and Scottish National Heritage to name a few. Among the organisations you could work for on graduating are government agencies, local authorities, environmental and landscape consultancies, multi-national companies and voluntary organisations. There are many fields you can specialise in, such as resource management, planning, surveying, renewable energy and countryside management.
92% of our students say staff are good at explaining things (NSS, 2018).
Modules
You will study a range of subject areas including: physical geography, earth and society, Human geography, marine geography, applications of environmental sciences and as well as the core units there are a number of option units that allow you to tailor your study.
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Bournemouth University
Department of Life and Environmental Sciences
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