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BSc in Physical Geography (Full Time) BSc in Physical Geography (Full Time) Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Bachelor Degree , Physical Geography

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Course Description

Physical Geography offers the chance to understand, investigate and model the physical interactions and processes that influence our environment and landscape. Study Physical Geography at Manchester Met and you’ll examine modern environmental phenomena and the long-term evolution of the landscape. You’ll explore Earth’s dynamic nature – not just looking at how it changes, but also how much it has changed over history – and you’ll investigate human impact, particularly in terms of past and future climate change.

While you can learn a lot on campus, there’s no substitute for seeing the physical landscape for yourself. So we build regular chances for fieldwork into the programme, from day-long trips around the North West, to residential trips across the UK and overseas. Being in Manchester also means you’ll have plenty to explore on the doorstep, with five national parks within a couple of hours’ drive. And you can even spend a year developing your professional skills working on a placement, or broadening your horizons by studying abroad with the four-year route.

Course Content

Year 1

In Year 1 you will explore core aspects of Physical Geography including the earth surface processes, geosystems science, natural resources and the physical geography of North West England.

Year 2

In Year 2 you will study five core units and two optional units.

Year 3

If you opt for either the four-year sandwich or study abroad routes, your third year will be spent on placement.

In your final year, you will design and implement a specialist independent research project, giving you the opportunity to put into practice the skills and knowledge you have acquired.

You will also select six option units from an extensive range of units.

Year 1

Typical units of study in Year 1 include:

  • Professional Geographer
  • Earth Surface Processes
  • Researching Physical Geography
  • Geosystems Science
  • Natural Resources
  • The Physical Geography of NW England
  • Introducing Geographical Information Science

Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Year 2

In Year 2, you will study the following core units:

  • Fieldwork and Research Design
  • Arctic and Alpine Environments
  • Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology
  • Climate Change, Impacts and Responses
  • Reconstructing Quaternary Environments

Plus two option units, which may include:

  • Earth Observation
  • GIS and the Workplace
  • Earth System Science
  • Professional Practice

Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Year 3

If you choose the four-year sandwich or study overseas option, Year 3 will be spent on work placement or studying abroad before returning to the University for your final year.

In your final year, you will study the following core unit:

  • Dissertation for Physical Geographers

Plus six option units, which may include:

  • Applied Climatology
  • Applied Environmental Reconstruction
  • Environmental and Climate Modelling
  • Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Geomorphic Hazards
  • Glacial Systems
  • River and Coastal Management
  • Volcanoes and Society
  • Specialist Field Investigation
  • The Undergraduate Consultancy
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Sustainable Resource and Waste Management

If you opt for the four-year sandwich route your third year will be spent on placement. If you opt for the four-year study abroad route your third year will be spent overseas.

Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

 

Entry Requirements

UCAS tariff points/grades required

104-112

A levels ­– BCC-BBC, to include grade C in Geography

Equivalent qualifications will be considered in combination with A level Geography at grade C or above.

UCAS Tariff points from Extended Project (EPQ) will be counted towards overall points score when achieved at grade C or above. Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Specific GCSE requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English

and

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics

and

GCSE grade C/4 in Science or BTEC Level 2 in Applied Science with grade merit

The level 2 requirements may also be met through the level 3 course requirements for the course; please contact the University directly if you require further information.

Non Tariffed Qualifications

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum score of 106 UCAS Tariff points

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