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BSc (Hons) Geography with International Year Abroad

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of geography, including physical, human, and environmental aspects. You will have the opportunity to study a variety of topics such as climate change, population dynamics, and cultural geographies. The international year abroad component will allow you to gain valuable experience and knowledge in a different cultural context, broadening your horizons and enhancing your career prospects. Graduates of this course have gone on to pursue successful careers in fields such as urban planning, environmental consultancy, and teaching.

Additional Information

Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including GIS software, remote sensing technology, and geospatial analysis tools. The university has strong connections with industry, providing students with opportunities for internships and placements. The course is delivered by a team of experienced lecturers who are experts in their field.

Discover the Beauty of Geography at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality education and practical experience. The university's small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention and support throughout their studies. Additionally, the university's location provides easy access to a range of geographical environments, offering a unique opportunity for hands-on learning.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our Geography with International Year Abroad program provides you with an exciting opportunity to study abroad with one of our International Partners. This four-year program has the same structure as our BSc Geography course, but you will spend your third year studying Geography at an English-speaking university and return to Worcester for your fourth and final year. Study abroad locations include a range of European countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and the USA. You will be hosted by a partner university and you will be able to choose freely from their course offerings in Geography. During your year abroad, you will enjoy the diverse learning opportunities of your host institution and the cultural and travel opportunities offered by your destination.

Our Geography graduates have an excellent track record in gaining employment in a wide range of professions and organizations. On graduating you will have developed a wide range of subject-specific and transferable skills actively sought by employers. These will include the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This course will also prepare you for competitive entry into postgraduate degree programs, professional qualifications, and apprenticeships. Many of our students choose a career in teaching and go on to further study on one of our PGCE courses in Geography here at the University of Worcester.

General Eligibility

104-120 UCAS tariff points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory modules:

  • Earth Surface Processes and landforms

  • People and Place

  • Geographical Fieldwork

  • Skills for Geographers

Optional modules:

  • Global Risks

  • Sustainable Futures

2 Year 2

Mandatory modules:

  • Research Design and Project Management

  • Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management

  • Geography Residential Field Cours

Optional modules:

  • Sustainable Cities

  • Social and Cultural Geography

  • Development and Change in the Global South

  • Rural Geography

  • The Climate Crisis

  • Mountain Geomorphology

  • River Catchment Dynamics

3 Year 3

Year Abroad

4 Year 4

Mandatory modules:

  • Dissertation

  • Advanced Residential Fieldwork

  • Professional Development and Careers for Geographers

Optional modules:

  • Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Geographies of the Body

  • Planning Sustainable Places

  • Geography of Health and well-being

  • Planning Space. Making Place

  • Cultural and Heritage Tourism

  • Our Fragile Planet: Biogeography

  • River Conservation Management

  • Glaciers and Glaciation

  • Engineering Geomorphology

  • Earth Observation and Environmental Change

  • Rural Planning for Conservation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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