Geography with Geo-informatics
BSc(Hons)

Course summary and entry requirements

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Sandwich: 4 years

UCAS code F830

About the course

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.

Typical entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB. Should normally include geography or an equivalent subject.
International Baccalaureate:
34 points, specified subjects.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
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, 6.0 in writing.
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
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 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 Geo-infomatics [P8EG002]

UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
International (Full Time) 12,500 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

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 service website.