Geography with Geo-informatics BSc(Hons)

• Overview

  Do you want to understand the scientific and social context of real-world problems?

  On this distinctive course you will combine the study of physical and human geography, with the diverse and challenging area of geo-informatics.

  Geo-informatics involves the collection, processing, analysis and presentation of large spatial data sets.

  You will develop highly transferable skills, preparing you for your future career. You will graduate able to monitor a rapidly changing world and to develop solutions to future problems.

  Taught by our dedicated, knowledgeable and approachable staff, you will have the support of a personal tutor and student support tutor.

  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 F830

• Course content

  Course structure

  The course incorporates local and overseas fieldwork, an optional placement year and a choice of dissertation projects.

  Our research-informed teaching will support you to become an independent learner, with the ability to develop and apply your knowledge in your dissertation project and career.

  Fieldwork locations include Brighton and Sussex environments, and further afield in Greece, Sicily and Tunisia.
  

  Areas of study

  Geography
  You will develop your understanding of the physical forces of landscape change, human interaction with the environment, and socially divergent views of the world.

  You can choose from a range of options in physical, environmental and human geography, geology and modern languages. This choice allows you to study across the breadth of the subject and to shape the course according to your interests.

  Geo-informatics
  Following an introduction to the principles and use of Geographic Information Systems, you will concentrate on geo-informatics. You will develop an in depth understanding of data collection, storage, analysis and display.
  

  Syllabus

  Year 1
  Geographical Information Systems
  Urban Change and Spatial Mapping
  Surveying Practice
  Fundamentals of Physical Geography
  Global Environmental Issues and Management
  Contemporary Human Geography
  Skills for Independent Learning
  Statistics for Geographers
  Fieldwork

  Options in geology, sciences or languages

  Year 2
  Geographical Information Systems
  Introduction to Remote Sensing
  GPS for Land Surveyors
  Fieldwork
  Advanced Data Analysis
  Skills for Research and Careers

  Options including:
  Climate Change
  Ecological Processes and Techniques
  Environmental Conservation and Management
  Environmental Hazards
  Coastal and Aeolian Processes
  Ice Age Earth
  Soils and Water Analysis
  Sustainable Development
  Water in the Landscape

  Options in geology, sciences or languages

  Optional placement year

  Final year
  Applications in GIS
  Applied Remote Sensing
  Geography and geo-informatics dissertation

  Options including:
  Air Quality Management
  Coastal Environments
  Environmental Change in Low Latitudes
  Environmental Assessment
  Freshwater Processes and Ecosystems
  Geographies of Sport and Leisure
  Hazards in Cold Environments
  Medical Geography
  Mobile Geographies
  Rural Development and Conservation in Africa
  Water and Health
  Wetland Environments

  Options in geology, sciences or languages
  

• Entry requirements

  Typical entry requirements
  individual offers may vary

  A-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
  direct entry to year 2.

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other three elements.

• Location

  Location Moulsecoomb

• Career opportunities

  There is a high demand for graduates in this field. You will be well equipped for work in a variety of roles in local government, environmental consultancy, and commercial organisations.

  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.
  

  Visit the careers centre website.

• 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 Geo-infomatics	[P8EG002]
  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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