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Programme code | 2GEOG014U |
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Programme type | Single Honours |
Programme director(s) |
Tony Payne
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
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This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills. (www.rgs.org) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 4 years (full time) |
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
By the end of their studies at level C, students are expected to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the fundamental principles of some of the core areas of geography and a level of competence in the relevant skills. The expectation is that their work may require substantial direction from members of staff. |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
At level I students are expected to be able to demonstrate that they have expanded the range and depth of their knowledge of geographical principles and their capacity to evaluate these principles using a variety of perspectives. They should also have developed a higher level of competence in the relevant skills. They are expected to be developing a capacity for self-directed learning. |
Level H/6 - Honours |
At level H students are expected to expand the breadth of their knowledge through their study of advanced subjects taught at current research cutting-edge. At this level students are expected to be able to demonstrate their capacity for self-directed study using the skills acquired and developed at levels one and two. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the undergraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The Faculty of Science expects a minimum work input by its undergraduates of 40 hours per week for every week of the academic year. The 40 hours is made up of a portfolio of different components. The balance between these components varies slightly from programme to programme reflecting the varying academic demands of different subject areas.
Lectures, practical work, tutorials, seminars and required coursework and homework for may take up around 20 hours per week. While this volume of formal teaching is common in the early years of programmes, in later years there is more self directed learning and the opportunity to carry out supervised research work. In total the formal teaching and the students learning should amount to the 40 hours a week mentioned.
The Faculty of Science requires students to do some academic work in the periods between the terms, both required work and that which reflects their interest in, and commitment to their programmes of study.
Admissions Tutor(s): F800/F803/L700/L703/F801/L701: Dr David Richards.
Address:
School of Geographical Sciences
University of Bristol
University Road
Bristol BS8 1SS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 117 9289954
Fax: (0117) 9287878
WWW: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/geography/
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Physical Geography | GEOG15010 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Human Geography | GEOG15020 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Geographical Practices 1 | GEOG15030 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
World in Crisis? | GEOG16001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Geographical Methods 1 | GEOG15040 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Plus 20 credit points from the following: | ||||
Convincing stories? Numbers as evidence in the social sciences | UNIV10002 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Big Ideas in Science | CHEM10001 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Sustainable Development | UNIV10001 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Planet Earth | EASC10003 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Introductory Foundation Mathematics | MATH10008 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Spatial Modelling 2 | GEOG25010 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Optional units: | ||||
Fundamentals of Modern Glaciology | GEOG20004 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Floods, Flows and Erosion in River Basins | GEOG20002 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
The Earth System | GEOG20003 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
State, Economy and Society in Geographical Perspective | GEOG20005 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
More-than-Human Geographies: Animal Geographies & Cultures of Nature | GEOG20006 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Philosophy, Social Theory and Geography | GEOG25110 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
And either both of: | ||||
Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography | GEOG23350 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Study and Field Skills C | GEOG25150 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Or both of: | ||||
Research Methods in Physical Geography | GEOG25020 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Study and Field Skills B | GEOG25070 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Study Abroad | GEOG30006 | 120 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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