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Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Physical geography and geology examines how the Earth’s surface is shaped by natural and human processes. This knowledge is key to addressing many of the complex sustainability challenges facing the planet. Core modules explore seismic, landscape and volcanic geohazards, clean energy transitions, and long term environmental change. Students also study geographical modules which provide a deep understanding of climate, environments, and the biosphere.Students gain specialist academic, international fieldwork and laboratory skills providing a springboard to an exciting and diverse range of careers.- Our modules address critical sustainability challenges: reducing risk from natural hazards, harnessing cleaner energy sources and how to combat climate and environmental change. - Our approachable staff share their cutting-edge research and expertise through varied teaching practices in lectures, tutorials, practical classes and field courses. - Learn to apply the latest techniques in the field and laboratory. Our substantial fieldwork programme uses the unrivalled local range of geological and geographical locations. Residential overseas fieldwork visits regions of active tectonics such as Death Valley, Italy and Sicily.- All students have the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programmes.- Students can undertake a placement year, between the second and final year, working full time for a geological employer.- Study modules addressing the connection between physical geography and geology, such as ‘long-term landscape development’.- Improve your skills in our open access laboratory, LABplus.- Develop your confidence with your personal tutor, providing you with regular guidance throughout your degree. - Get support from students in the year ahead via our PALS mentoring scheme.- Live and study close to the sea, Dartmoor and two geological UNESCO World Heritage sites.- Receive essential field safety equipment free as part of your welcome package.- Work towards becoming a Chartered Geologist, our accreditation by the Geological Society, the world’s oldest and most prestigious national learned society for geology, helps you to gain the required experience.- We are proud of our 2022 NSS results for our Earth science degrees: 90% of students thought that staff were good at explaining things and 86% of students felt that staff made the subject interesting.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

18,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    64th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    43rd out of 73 9

    24th out of 33 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    125 59%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    38th

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.90 78%

    50th

    11
  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    125 55%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    18th

    11

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