Edge Hill University
UCAS Code: FF68 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
To include Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or a related subject. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above or Level 2 Adult Numeracy (or equivalent) is also required.
About this course
Our BSc (Hons) Physical Geography & Geology balances present-day physical geography with a strong geology dimension. This means that practical field and laboratory work will be integral to your studies.
Explore Earth’s history, from its origins to current physical and environmental issues, and responses to them. Our BSc (Hons) Physical Geography & Geology course places practical field and laboratory work at its core. You’ll learn the fundamental techniques of physical geography and geology, becoming familiar with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), digital cartography and graphical software packages.
Your learning is underpinned by the study of the geological features as they are now and as they were in the past. Our fieldwork destinations across the UK and Europe will provide an essential component to your degree. Previous destinations have included Cumbria, Edinburgh, Tenerife and the Scottish Highlands. You can also tailor your degree to your interests, with the opportunity to select subject-specific and complementary modules.
After three years of study, you’ll have honed many transferable skills useful for working in public and private sector organisations. You might consider roles in conservation, geological exploration, environmental management or environmental education. To help you plan for life after Edge Hill, our tailored careers and employability activities can help you identify and make your next move.
Modules
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Assessment methods
Methods of assessment display your knowledge and understanding and develop and demonstrate your competence in subject-specific and key skills. All modules are assessed by either coursework only or a mixture of coursework and examination. Exams never count for more than 60% of the total mark for those modules that include an examination. Coursework includes practical portfolios, essays, project reports, field notebooks, individual and group oral presentations and poster presentations.
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Top job areas of graduates
The market for geologists is has been quite linked to the oil industry for some time now, and the drop in the price of oil has meant the industry has stopped recruiting as many people for the time being. Geologists are still in demand, though, so the main effect has been to reduce the opportunities - and salaries - for geologists working abroad. At home, the oil industry remains a big employer, and so are the mining, civil engineering, construction and consultancy industries, with geology graduates working as geologists, geophysicists, civil engineers and environmental professionals.
Physical geographical sciences
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Earth sciences
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Physical geographical sciences
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£26k
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