BSc in Geography
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only for home students. We will continue to accept applications from international students after the 25th of January
** UK students: ยฃ9,250 per year | international: ยฃ15,800 for the first year
Key Summary
Introduction
Why choose this course?
This course is concerned with understanding the Earth's environment 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, and 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.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage our students to bring their experiences and backgrounds into our classrooms.
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.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for 2022 entry and is pending for 2023 entry. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.
National Student Survey 2022
- 92% of students reported their overall satisfaction with the course.
- 100% of students reported that were able to contact staff when they needed to.
- 100% of students reported that staff are good at explaining things.
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Curriculum
What you will study
In this course, you will study core modules in geographical theory and research methods along with optional modules in the areas of Human Geography, Physical Geography, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) where you will learn about digital mapping and spatial analysis. In this way, you can tailor your course to suit your interests and career aspirations.
For example, if you are interested in Human Geography you can specialise in human modules, or if you are interested in Physical Geography you can focus on physical/environmental modules. If, by contrast, you are interested in a blend of human and physical issues you can choose a mix of modules from across the spectrum of the discipline. You can also choose to focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as this is offered in both core and optional modules.
Year 1
Year 1 provides a foundation in human and physical geography. You'll be introduced to a broad range of key transferable skills, including geographical information systems (GIS). You gain an understanding of the Earth, its environments, and the global concerns of humanity.
Year 1 (Core modules)
- Introduction to Physical Geography and Environmental Hazards
- Introducing Human Geography
- Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis
- Research and Fieldwork Methods
Year 2
In Year 2, you will develop research, analytical and practical skills through field trips at home and overseas. You'll also deepen your knowledge of GIS and specialise in particular areas of human and physical geography.
Year 2 (core modules)
- Advanced Research and Fieldwork Methods
- Geographical Theory and Practice
Year 2 (optional modules in Physical Geography)
- Geomorphology and geophysical hazards
- Rivers, Oceans and Atmospheres
Year 2 (optional modules in Human Geography)
- Disasters, Society and Culture
- Contours of Global Capitalism
Optional sandwich year
The optional sandwich year between Years 2 and 3 includes a work placement or international exchange. The work placement gives an opportunity for paid work and valuable experience in a relevant professional environment.
The international exchange gives you an opportunity to travel, meet new people, build links in another academic environment and develop your geographical skills and knowledge.
We will keep in touch with you throughout your placement, ensuring the skills and training you receive translate effectively into your studies and career aspirations.
Year 3/4
Your final year will enable you to continue to specialise in areas of geography you find inspiring and choose from modules covering a wide range of topics. Your final year independent research project will reflect your personal interests and help you develop your employability skills. You can also choose to apply your knowledge and skills either in an overseas setting (currently in South Africa) or more locally in London.
Final year (core modules)
- Development Geographies
- Research Project
Final year (optional modules in Physical Geography)
- Land and Water Resources Management
- The Challenge of Climate Change
Final year (optional modules in Human Geography)
- Urban Geographies
- Global Rural Geographies
Final year (optional modules in GIS)
- GIS Transforming Geography and Environment
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
Graduates work in a wide range of areas, such as local government, retail, human resources, finance, insurance, ICT, education and research. Many graduates progress to postgraduate studies.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from the industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.