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BSc (Hons) Physical Geography

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Dealing with diverse topics ranging from the top of the earths atmosphere to the ocean floor, BSc Physical Geography is a specialized degree that focuses solely on the physical sciences and how they apply to our surroundings. Throughout this course, you will learn how to map, monitor, and understand the physical world by undertaking regular day and residential field trips within the UK and Europe. You will also have the option to complete a semester-based or year-long work placement, allowing you to put all of your recently acquired skills into practice.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

  • Geography Fieldwork (Core)

  • Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data (Core)

  • Dynamic Earth (Core)

  • Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc) (Core)

  • Introduction to Physical Environments (Core)

  • Environmental Challenges - Global to Local (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only)

2 Year 2

  • Cold and Palaeoenvironments (Optional)

  • Meteorology and Oceanography (Optional)

  • Fundamentals of Ecology (Optional)

  • Earth Observation and GIS (Core)

  • Applied Geosciences (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • Research and Fieldwork in Physical Geography (Core)

  • Coastal Monitoring and Management (Core)

  • Environmental Cycles: Air, Water, Soil (Optional)

3 Year 3

  • Year in International Business (Optional)

  • Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (Optional)

  • Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • Work Placement Year (Optional)

  • Study Abroad Year (Optional)

  • Work placement semester (Optional)

  • Study Abroad Semester (Optional)

4 Year 4

  • Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • Geography and Environment Dissertation (Core)

  • Cold Landscapes (Optional)

  • Modelling, Computation and Data Manipulation (Optional)

  • Palaeoecology and Biogeography (Optional)

  • Advanced Geospatial Applications (Core)

  • Public Health and Occupational Safety (Optional)

  • Applied Ecology and Conservation Management (Optional)

  • Environmental Pollution and Health (Optional)

  • Tropical and Coastal Research (Optional)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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