Geography (with Foundation Year)
University of Hull
UCAS Code: L702 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Hull
UCAS Code: L702 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 80 UCAS tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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About this course
Be a positive influence on a changing world and discover the social, economic and political forces that shape modern life with this globally relevant degree that’s accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.
By learning about physical and human geography with a focus on the latter, you’ll tackle major issues like sustainability and globalisation and study how society responds to environmental issues.
And you won’t just do it from the classroom, you’ll get the chance to see the world on a residential field trip abroad. Recent locations include Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi.
The Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of your degree. It’s designed to boost your academic skills and knowledge of your specialist
area. When you successfully complete it, you can transfer seamlessly into the full degree programme.
**Why study at Hull?**
- Unique facilities: Study in state-of-the-art facilities, like our Flume Laboratory, a space for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet.
- Real-world experience: Apply your knowledge on visits to places like Barcelona, Berlin, Iceland, Rome, Hong Kong and Malawi.
- Accredited course: Study materials accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, focusing on topics within social science and humanities.
**Where could this take me?**
You’ll graduate ready to tackle some of the world’s biggest issues. And you’ll be highly employable with plenty of transferable skills. The world is your oyster when it comes to employment.
You could become an environmental consultant, conservation officer, hydrographer, flood risk modeller, or GIS technician, but there are plenty of other avenues to explore too including teaching and town planning.
Previous students have found work with organisations like Burberry, Lincolnshire County Council, the Met Office, American Express, the British Army, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and KPMG.
Modules
**Core modules include:**
Human Geography: Worlds of Connection and Difference
Exploring Worlds Around Us
Planet Earth
Frontiers in Human Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Development and Change
**Optional modules include:**
Field Studies (Human Geography)
Cities and Globalisation
Sustainable Futures
Environmental Change
Global Challenge: Living in the Anthropocene
Conservation in a Changing World
Cities and Regions
**Foundation modules include:**
Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
Foundation in Data Analysis
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Biological Sciences
Foundation Mathematics
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Tuition fees
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