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Physical Geography with a Year Abroad - BSc

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Explore the geographical processes that shape the Earth, and gain skills in technical and scientific subjects such as geology, climate science, glaciology, volcanology and satellite monitoring of environmental change.Our Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) accredited BA Physical Geography programme explores topics that overlap with subjects such as geophysics, climatology, meteorology and earth science. Our Physical Geography degree programmes focus on the analysis of different physical environments both here in the UK and on our international field courses, including coastal, volcanic, island and tectonic environments. A core theme is understanding how human actions are impacting the environment and the challenges of building sustainable futures.You’ll have access to specialist labs and field equipment to carry out project work, as well as our field kit ‘library’ where you can borrow waterproofs, boots and outdoor gear.Physical Geography at Swansea offers:- A flexible degree path you can customise by choosing from a mixture of human and physical geography modules.- The opportunity to study abroad for a year, or work in industry.- A strong emphasis on fieldwork. We take advantage of the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now the Gower National Landscape) on our doorstep, and Wales’ nearby national parks for day field trips.- International field courses in the second and third years of our programmes give you the chance to carry out fieldwork in Europe and North America, as well as specialised field modules in Asia.You will study modules that deliver skills and knowledge to tackle global challenges, which may include: Monitoring Global Change from Space, Past Environments and Climate Change, Coastal Environments and Sustainable Land Management.Our Science Communication and Dissertation Report modules give students critical transferable skills like project management and independent researcher abilities.Welsh speaking students can choose to study part of this degree programme in the medium of Welsh. Our graduates have become Catchment Scientists, Ecologists, Geographical Data Processors, Surveyors, Housing Officers, Meteorologists, Journalists, Government Advisors and Lecturers."All the lecturers were incredibly helpful and committed to the students. Definitely choose to study at Swansea, not only will you receive an outstanding level of teaching from all lecturers, you will have an incredible experience outside of University exploring everything Swansea has to offer." - Jack Philpott, BSc Physical Geography

Tuition fees

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£ 23,200per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    28th out of 70 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    113 55%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    35th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    27th

    21

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