Geography with Archaeology BSc(Hons)
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Overview
Are you fascinated by how we interact with the environment?
On this course you will study physical and human geography with practical archaeology to explore the link between society and the environment over time.
With a focus on contemporary environmental issues and the archaeology of the UK and north-west Europe, you will graduate ready for a career in the environmental sector or to focus on a specialised career in field archaeology.
You will be taught by our dedicated, knowledgeable and approachable staff. In the 2012 National Student Survey, students gave our physical geography and environmental science courses an 88 per cent satisfaction rate.
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This new course is in the final stages of development, and small changes may be made.Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
With placement year: 4 years
UCAS code FF84
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Course content
Course structure
The course incorporates local and overseas fieldwork, an optional placement year and a choice of dissertation projects.
You will develop essential geographical and archaeological skills, including excavation, archiving and geo-informatics and data analysis.
On fieldwork in Greece and Sicily, you will explore natural environments and classical archaeological sites. Nearer to home, Sussex offers a wealth of archaeological sites.
Areas of study
This is an integrated course; geography modules are designed to complement your practical archaeology skills.
Geography
You will study human and physical geography, and the interaction between society and the environment. In the final year you will explore contemporary environmental or social issues.You can choose from options in physical, environmental and human geography, associated sciences, geology and modern languages. This choice allows you to study across the breadth of the subject and shape the course according to your interests.
Archaeology
Following an introduction to archaeology, in year 2 you will develop skills for archaeological investigation and environmental reconstruction. In the final year you will explore contrasting time periods.
Syllabus
Year 1
Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Global Environmental Issues and Management
Contemporary Human Geography
Skills for Independent Learning
Data presentation and analysis for Geographers
Fieldwork
Ancient Societies
Archaeological Practice
Surveying PracticeYear 2
Skills for Research and Careers
Fieldwork, Sicily
Advanced Data Analysis
Societies of Early and Pre-historic Europe
Archaeological Excavation
Environmental Reconstruction
Environmental Change and Society
Geographical Information SystemsOptions including:
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Climate Change
Environmental Conservation and Management
Environmental Hazards
Coastal and Aeolian Processes
Soil and Water Analysis
Sustainable Development
Water in the Landscape
Environmental Pollution and Control
Environmental and Spatial Planning
Critical Contemporary Geographies
Geographies of Everyday Life
Contemporary Rural Geographies
Geographies of DevelopmentOptional placement year
Final year
Geography and archaeology dissertation
Archaeological ManagementOptions including:
Pre-Roman Britain
Roman Britain
Archaeology and Environmental Reconstruction
Geographical Information Systems
Applied Remote Sensing
Air Quality Management
Coastal Environments
Environmental Change in Low Latitudes
Environmental Assessment
Freshwater Processes and Ecosystems
Geographies of Sport and Leisure
Medical Geography
Landscape Geographies
Rural Development and Conservation in Africa
Water and Health
Wetland Environments
Waste Management
Political Ecology
Geographies of Genders, Sexes and Sexualities
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
ABB. Should normally include geography or an equivalent subject.BTEC
DDD.International Baccalaureate:
34 points, specified subjects.Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above. Must include level 3 units in geography, geology or science.GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
may enable you to start the course in year 2.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing, and a minimum of 5.5 in the other three parts. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Graduates will be well equipped for careers including field archaeology, environmental monitoring or further postgraduate study.
You will take a programme of activities to support your career planning. Over 70 per cent of our Geography BSc(Hons) 2011 graduates were in graduate-level jobs six months after graduation.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BSc(Hons) Geography with Archaelogy [P8EG003] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP
01273 642288
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