Physical Geography and Geology
BSc(Hons)

• Course summary and entry requirements

  Course duration

  Full-time: 3 years
  

  Part-time: 6 years
  

  Sandwich: 4 years
  

  UCAS code FF86

  Professional accreditation

  This course is accredited by the Geological Society of London.

  About the course

  Bringing together aspects of pure and applied geology and linking them to physical geography this course explores the diverse controls on our planet and its internal and external processes. Natural resources, environmental change and the impact of geology on environmental management, construction and planning are particularly emphasised.

  Typical entry requirements

  The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

  UCAS tariff:
  BBB. Should include geography or a science subject. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

  International Baccalaureate:
  32 points, specified subjects.

  QAA-approved access course:
  acceptable, subject specific units.

  GCSE (minimum grade C):
  at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

  Foundation degree/HND
  /HNC direct 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 elements.

• Course content

  Course structure

  Study comprises lectures, practical classes, fieldwork and seminars. Fieldwork is a key part of the course and residential field courses are held in Yorkshire, Wales, Sicily and Cyprus.

  Year 1 introduces geology, physical geography and the global environment, and you will develop a foundation of knowledge for subsequent study. In year 2 and the final year, the course offers considerable choice amongst the available modules in geology and physical/environmental geography. You are encouraged to spend a year on placement, gaining industrial experience, after year 2.
  

  Syllabus

  Year 1
  Physical Geography
  Global Environment Issues and Management
  Minerology and Petrology
  Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
  Mathematical Skills for Geoscientists
  Data Presentation and Analysis
  The Global Earth System
  Geology field courses in South Wales and Yorkshire

  Year 2
  Research and Career Skills for Geoscientists
  Geography field course in Sicily
  Geographical Information Systems
  Applied Palaeontology

  Options including:
  Structure of the Earth and Global Processes
  Structural Geology
  Environmental Geochemistry
  Earth Resources
  Sedimentology
  Igneous and Metamorphic Processes
  Coastal and Aeolian Processes
  Soil and Water Analysis
  Water in the Landscape
  Ice Age Earth
  Environmental Conservation and Management
  Environmental Hazards
  Climate Change
  Sustainable Development

  Optional placement year

  Final year
  Physical geography or geology dissertation project

  Options (Eight from a selection including):
  Dryland Environments
  Wetland Environments
  Coastal Environments
  Environmental Change in Low Latitudes
  Environmental Assessment
  Hazards in Cold Environments
  Freshwater Processes and Ecosystems
  Air Quality Management
  Water and Health
  Applied Remote Sensing
  Evolution and the Fossil Record
  Geohazards
  Geology of Major Civil Engineering Projects
  Exploration Geology
  Oceanography
  Hydrogeology
  Environmental Geology/Professional Practice
  Global Petrogenesis
  Planetary Geology
  Geology field course in Cyprus

• 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 Honours Physical Geography and Geology	[P8EG004]
  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

  The range of earth science and transferable skills provides an effective basis for careers in the water, extraction, and construction industries; in teaching, planning, and promoting earth science heritage; in environmental management and remediation of contaminated land; and in business and financial areas. The degree is also an excellent basis for postgraduate study. Our employment record is excellent and recent graduates have quickly found employment, or have been offered places on taught masters-level courses or PhD programmes.

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