In Geography, youll study both social and physical sciences to analyse and understand major challenges facing the world. You can specialise in human geography or physical geography, or combine elements of both. You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.
Our teaching is based on the research carried out in the department and is focused on three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.
In Geography, youll study both social and physical sciences to analyse and understand major challenges facing the world. You can specialise in human geography or physical geography, or combine elements of both. You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.<br/><br/>Our teaching is based on the research carried out in the department and is focused on three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.<br/><br/>You will cover specialisms within these themes including:<br/><br/><br/>- health and wellbeing<br/><br/><br/>- city futures<br/><br/><br/>- geopolitics and power<br/><br/><br/>- tourism and globalisation<br/><br/><br/>- policing and security<br/><br/><br/>- hazards and risk<br/><br/><br/>In History youll examine social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the contemporary period, focusing in particular on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.<br/><br/>Our emphasis is very much on doing history. Youll use primary sources from the very beginning of your studies, and analyse various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music.<br/><br/>You will consider how the use of sources and media representation inform our reconstructions of the past. You will reflect critically on key debates in history, looking at how they have developed over time, and how they have shaped our understanding of the world.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LV71
Institution Code
D65
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,C A,A,B,B International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher level Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3 Scottish HNCPass A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit Scottish HNDPass A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units A levelB,C,C B,B,B |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £21,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |