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BSc Geography

Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Geography programme at Brunel University London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the physical, social, and environmental aspects of geography. The course covers a wide range of topics, including climatology, ecology, economic geography, human geography, and urban studies. Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as environmental sustainability, GIS and remote sensing, and cultural geography. Brunel University London is located just outside of London, providing students with access to a diverse range of landscapes and ecosystems for study and research.

Additional Information

The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in geography or related fields. The programme includes a mix of lectures, seminars, fieldwork, and practical classes, as well as opportunities for work-based learning and research. Students can also choose to study abroad through the university's international exchange programme.

Leading Geographical Research and Education at Brunel University London

Brunel University London is a top choice for students pursuing a degree in geography due to its strong reputation for teaching excellence, cutting-edge research facilities, and excellent student support services. The university has a diverse community of students and staff from around the world, providing a global perspective on geographical issues. Additionally, Brunel's location in London provides access to a wealth of cultural, economic, and political institutions for study and research.

Why You Should Study This Course

We will teach you a broad range of topics, but there are a number of different themes that you can choose to explore across all three years. These include:

  • Urban geography: our modules take full advantage of our London location as well as residential fieldwork in European settings that help you to understand how modern cities function and how they can change.

  • The postcolonial world and the enduring legacies of European colonialism: we examine geography’s role in both contributing to and contesting the colonial project. 

  • Ecological emergency and issues of environmental justice: bringing together the human and physical elements of Geography, you will learn how life on Earth is changing in the Anthropocene period and explore some of the solutions to these challenges.

Fieldwork is a key part of the programme and takes place in the immediate surroundings and further afield. All students will participate in funded residential field trips in both the first and second year that are fully integrated into their studies. These provide opportunities for immersive learning and the development of important transferable skills.

Upon graduation, you will have the knowledge to engage professionally with contemporary issues and analytical and practical skills for employment. You can also opt for a four-year degree with one or two sandwich placements, which will boost your CV and give you a competitive edge in the working world. 

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBB.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-Level at grade B.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D with A-Levels grade BC.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

  • Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level.

  • T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory

  • Global London through the Social Sciences

  • Space, Place and Society

  • Living with Environmental Change 

  • Introduction Geographical Research and Fieldwork

  • Earth Systems Science

  • Biosphere and Ecology

2 Year 2

Compulsory

  • Geographical Research Methods and GIS

  • Geography: A Controversial Discipline

  • Sustainable Development and Political Ecology

  • Climate Change

Optional

  • Urban Regeneration and Inequalities (field-based) or Dynamic Earth (field-based)

  • Ecosystems Stressors

  • Climate Politics

  • Ethnicity, Migration and Identity

  • Colonialism, Migration and Global Racism

3 Year 3

Compulsory

  • Geography Dissertation

  • Leadership for Change

Optional

  • Nature-Based Climate Solutions

  • Environmental Management Systems

  • Applied Conservation and Ecology

  • Applied Quaternary Geology

  • Environmental Justice

  • People With or Against Nature

  • Race, Class and Space

  • Global Migration

  • Cities, Power and Social Change

  • Lawyers, Guns and Money: Making the Modern World-System

  • Psychogeography

  • Critical Perspectives on International Development

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years full-time with placement

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