Geography with Archaeology
BSc(Hons)

Course summary and entry requirements

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
With placement year: 4 years

UCAS code FF84

About the course

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.

Typical entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. 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
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.
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 Practice
Year 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 Systems
Options 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 Development
Optional placement year
Final year
Geography and archaeology dissertation
Archaeological Management
Options 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
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

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.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

Our website www.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
Location

Location Moulsecoomb

Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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.

Visit the careers service website.