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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Peel Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
As concern grows about climate change and the loss of biodiversity, now is the time to get to the heart of key environmental issues facing humans and our natural world. With a geography degree, at Salford, you can build an understanding of the processes that shape the natural environment and how they affect our planet - delivered in a dynamic and engaging way.
Build advanced geographical knowledge and skillsAccredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our course is designed to immerse you in physical geography. Delivered over three years of study - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, you will have the option to focus on human geography, physical geography, or a combination through a range of carefully-designed modules packed with real-world relevance.During your studies, you will complete projects out in the field and in our laboratories. Fieldwork is integral to your learning, and trips are aligned with the modules so you can build applied skills and gain practical experience. Recent trips have included residential courses across the UK, in places on our doorstepsuch as the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, as well as further afield at international locations, such as Scandinavia and Barcelona.
Get closer to industryCourse content is designed to develop your transferable skills in writing and presentation skills, teamwork and project management skills,. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with external industry organisations to solve live problems and gain valuable practical experience through our real-world focused consultancy project module. You will also have the option to include an industry placement year between years two and three.
Features鈥� Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society鈥� Experience a range of UK and international field trips鈥� Learn from renowned academic staff who are part of our Environment and Ecosystems Research Centre鈥� Include an optional industry placement year鈥� Part-time study option available
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 17,040per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- UCAS Points
- AS
- Access to HE Diploma
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level :
104-112 UCAS points. At least two full A levels required. Geography preferred but not essential.A Pass in the practical element of Science A levels is required.
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