Geography Undergraduate Course Guide

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1 Geography 2019 Undergraduate Course Guide

2 This is where it all begins... At Hull you get more than just in-depth classroom teaching. We place a strong focus on field trips, both in the UK and abroad, so you can apply your knowledge in the real world. All over the real world, in fact: recent field course destinations have included Spain, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, Malawi and Morocco.* We re perfectly located for field work closer to home, too. East Yorkshire gives easy access to a fantastic range of field work and dissertation locations, including dynamic coastal and fluvial systems, areas of urban regeneration, rural economy and environments, and Ice Age landscapes. We specialise in major issues from globalisation and rural economies to changing climates and flood modelling. And we re internationally renowned for our research work which underpins the modules we teach. Students benefit from the relaxed and helpful attitude of our staff. We provide tutorial support throughout your degree, with individual support for your dissertation project in the final year enabling you to follow your own research interests in geography. We also offer opportunities for consultancy projects and the chance to learn about teaching geography in your final year. Our courses are also accredited by the Royal Geographical Society. * All the core costs of first and second-year field work are covered in your tuition fees. Optional third and fourth-year trips are available at cost. OVERSEAS enjoy overseas field trips to locations such as Malawi, Morocco and Italy 95% of Hull geography graduates in work or further study within six months* * Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education for the academic year 2015/16, published by HESA June 2017 #3 in the UK for the impact of our research (Research Excellence Framework 2014) 2

3 Careers Our strong emphasis on field trips, both in the UK and overseas, doesn t just provide you with one of the highlights of your degree. Whether you travel to Germany, Spain, Italy, Malawi, Hong Kong, Morocco, the Pacific Northwest, the Swiss Alps or within the UK, your field work adds real-world depth and perspective to what you learn in the classroom and lab. It s the kind of experience that employers value. You also have the opportunity to bolster your CV further by taking our study abroad programmes and spending your third year studying at one of our partner universities overseas. Some of our previous students have studied in the USA enrolling on exchange programmes at the University of California and at the University of Iowa, in the heart of the Midwest. Other potential year abroad options include universities in Australia and in countries across Europe. There are many career routes open to you after graduation. Previous graduates have gone on to work in environmental agencies and consultancy, GIS applications, planning, conservation and teaching. The flexible skills you learn studying one of our degrees also make you suitable for an even wider job market, from management to the media. For some careers, further qualifications are important. Many of our students progress to postgraduate study, including teacher training and research degrees, as well as various other professional qualifications. When I came to visit Hull felt like home. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, it was somewhere I needed to study. Don t just take our word for it When I came to visit, Hull felt like home. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, it was somewhere I needed to study. I chose Hull because it had a great Geography Department and all the staff were so friendly. The field trip opportunities that are available at Hull were not available elsewhere, and that s something I m interested in. We ve been on two field trips since I started; in my foundation year we went to a nature reserve in Goole. This trimester we went to Shropshire and I found it a good way to meet new staff members and students. It was also a great opportunity to learn new skills in the field. I m hoping to complete my PGCE at the University after graduating, which means that I can progress onto becoming a secondary school teacher. My degree and experience at university will help me, as it s allowed me to learn life skills I ll need as well as practical skills I ll use whilst teaching. It has also allowed me to network with people I never thought I d have the chance to. Rhianna Phillips BA Geography with Foundation Year 4 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE

4 Geography Courses Foundation Year A foundation year is ideal if you don t have the qualifications for direct entry onto the degree. You ll study a mix of geography and/or geology subjects and the core skills you need for the course. Study Abroad Expand your horizons in a different culture and environment on one of our four-year degrees which includes spending your third year abroad. Potential destinations could include Europe, North America or Australia. BA Geography Explore the worlds of people and places. You have a broad interest in geography, and want to focus on the social, economic, cultural and environmental elements of the subject. UCAS Code L700 L702 L701 : : Course Typical offer UCAS code BA Geography 112 L700 F301 L701 BSc Geography 112 F800 F802 F801 BA Human Geography 112 L720 L722 F721 BSc Physical Geography 112 F840 F841 F842 BA Geography (with Teacher Training) 112 L700 * BSc Geography (with Teacher Training) 112 F800 * FY Green Economy The Global South Feeding the City Adapting to Climate Change Cities and Regions Advanced GIS Teaching Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences BSc Geology with Physical Geography 112 F6F8 F6F6 F6F7 Entry requirements will differ for foundation year. Please contact our Admissions Service for guidance. * To study BA or BSc Geography (with Teacher Training), you register onto BA or BSc Geography first. Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but include at least 80 points from two or more A levels, or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. For more information, please visit As a general guide, we re happy to consider applications from candidates with predicted grades totalling 112 UCAS points or above. In making our offer decision, we will consider your whole application, as we re looking for your potential to succeed in higher education. 6 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE

5 BSc Geography Learn from our experts and become one. You have a broad interest in geography, and want to focus on the physical science elements of the subject. UCAS Code F800 F802 F801 Environmental Change Adapting to Climate Change Frontiers in Physical Geography Rivers and Management Volcanoes and Their Hazards Advanced GIS BA Human Geography Discover people and places with our expert academics. You want to fully explore the complexity and diversity of human, social, economic, cultural and political systems. UCAS Code L720 L722 F721 Cities and Globalisation Cultural and Historical Geography The Global South Green Economy Geographies of Oppression and Resistance Histories of the British Landscape Renewable and Geo-Energies Frontiers in Human Geography 8 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE

6 BSc Physical Geography Learn the what, when and why of our Earth. You want to learn how the Earth s natural systems work and gain hands-on training in analytical techniques in the lab and in the field. UCAS Code F840 F841 F842 Adapting to Climate Change Advanced GIS Rivers and Their Management Volcanoes and Their Hazards Advanced Sedimentary Environments Quaternary: Two Million Years of Change Professional Consultancy Project BA Geography (with Teacher Training) Develop a range of geographical skills, and learn how to pass them on. You want to explore the social, economic and political processes in the developed and developing world while gaining the skills to inspire the next generation. UCAS Code Cities and Globalisation Cultural and Historical Geography Environmental Change Frontiers in Human Geography Educational Pedagogies for Schools Developing as a Teacher Consolidating My Teaching L UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE

7 BSc Geography (with Teacher Training) Inspire future generations about the world around us. You want to combine advanced study of the natural environment with the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in teacher training. UCAS Code Cities and Globalisation Catchment to Coast Environmental Change Frontiers in Physical Geography Educational Pedagogies for Schools Developing as a Teacher Consolidating My Teaching F800 BSc Geology with Physical Geography Explore our natural environment and research what lies beneath. You re interested in understanding the geological, physical and biological processes controlling the state of the natural environment. UCAS Code F6F8 F6F6 F6F7 Rocks, Minerals and Fossils Understanding the Earth 3D Earth: Geological Maps and Structures Catchment to Coast Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks Earth Evolution Sedimentology Economic Geoscience 12 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE

8 How to apply For those looking to come to university in September 2019, the application process starts on 5 September For all courses except Medicine apply to H72 by 15 January 2019 (UK and EU candidates) or 30 June 2019 (international candidates). Useful Contacts UCAS Contact the UCAS Customer Service Unit for further information.* *Our institution code is H72. For Medicine, apply to H75 Accommodation For further information, please contact rooms@hull.ac.uk Please note: all information in this guide correct at the time of going to print. Please visit the website for the most up-to-date information. For further information, please contact admissions@hull.ac.uk Student finance For a full list of fees and funding advice, please contact hefunding@hull.ac.uk A level Tariff calculator New UCAS Tariff BTEC level 3 (QCF) Extended Diploma 144 DDD 128 DDM Diploma 112 DMM D*D* 104 D*D 96 MMM DD MMP DM MPP MM 60 A* 56 D* A 48 PPP MP D B C 32 PP M 28 D E 16 P Subsidiary Diploma Of course, we also consider other qualifications such as AS levels, Cambridge Technicals and EPQs. And our offers are usually flexible, so we count everything you ve studied that earns UCAS tariff points (e.g. music and dance grades). If you ve got any questions about what qualifications we accept or our entry requirements in general, just ask. We re on or at admissions@hull.ac.uk. You can also work out your own UCAS points total at There s also a full tariff points guide for all available qualifications on the UCAS site UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE

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