Geography (including Sandwich Year)
Kingston University
UCAS Code: F801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
We require a minimum of 2 A levels at C grade and we prefer applicants with A-level Geography. However, we will also consider other related science and social science combinations, such as Geology, Environmental Management, Tourism, Politics and Economics.
Access to HE Diploma
Applied Science or Science based course required. Equivalent of 96 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Minimum of 5 in Standard Level English Language, Maths and Geography (preferred) 4 at Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with Geography or other subjects accepted from either sciences or social sciences depending on combination and all will be considered at a minimum of a grade H3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with Geography or other subjects accepted from either sciences or social sciences depending on combination and all will be considered at a minimum of a grade C
T Level
Pass (C and above)
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This course has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). This confirms it has a solid academic foundation and prepares you for the needs of the world beyond higher education.
- We offer a diverse range of modules in both human and physical geography. This means you can create your own route within the degree.
- Strong emphasis is placed on the applied nature of geography. This means you’ll engage with real-world learning, working in partnership with local authorities, community groups, international agencies, and NGOs, both in the UK and on fieldwork abroad.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
**About this course**
This course is concerned with understanding the Earth’s environments and the global concerns of humanity. It offers a perfect balance of skills learning and practical fieldwork.
Fieldwork takes place in the UK and Europe*. Subjects include data collection, project management, social policy analysis, urban planning and design, environmental monitoring and management.
Teaching on the course will support your professional development. It often takes place with planning departments, environmental agencies, business support networks, community organisations and town centre management teams.
**Future Skills**
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
**Career opportunities**
Graduates work in a wide range of areas, such as local government, retail, human resources, finance, insurance, ICT, education and research.
Modules
Example modules:
– Rivers, Oceans and Atmospheres
– The Challenge of Climate Change
– Social and Cultural Geography
To view the full list of modules, please visit the University course webpage.
Assessment methods
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes, interactive group exercises and the use of social media.
Fieldwork is an essential component. Our fieldwork programme includes residential field trips in the UK in Year 1, in Europe in Year 2 and an optional overseas trip during Year 3.
Assessment methods include essays, online assessments, practical reports, seminars, poster presentations and exams. In general, exams constitute about 20 per cent of assessment with the remainder being coursework.
Tuition fees
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Kingston University
Department of Geography Geology and the Environment
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