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206 | Geography, Geology and Environment
Geology and Physical Geography
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This course combines different approaches to studying the world around you.
Physical Geography focuses on landscapes and environmental change whereas
Geology examines the structure and history of the Earth, its processes, materials
and resources. These subjects offer a strong fieldwork programme to destinations
in the UK and overseas.
The course includes a balance of physical geography and geology
topics, as well as material from complementary disciplines such as
meteorology, geomorphology, geophysics, and environmental science.
You will learn about the history of the Earth, its past and present
environments, and the planet’s resources and hazards. You will look at
the Earth as a global system, including the causes and effects of global
environmental change. There is strong emphasis on developing both
laboratory and fieldwork skills. Combining fieldwork, practical classes,
tutorials and lectures, this course provides a diverse range of specialist
options. You will focus particularly on research skills: you will learn
to collect, analyse and interpret different types of data, and to carry
out your own research using specialist software and equipment. Field
courses, with zero-cost options, are one highlight of the programme.
What will this mean for my future?
You will gain a wide range of skills that are currently in demand and,
given current concerns around environmental change and natural
resources, are likely to continue to be in strong demand in the future.
You might choose to work in a subject specific role in environmental
or geological consultancy, in planning, construction, mining, or in the
energy industry. You will develop skills such as the ability to analyse
spatial data using industry standard GIS software, that are in high
demand from government, environmental agencies, property developers,
mining, energy, and insurance companies. You will be an articulate
communicator and confident problem solver, and these will be valuable
attributes in a wide range of different careers as well as continuing
to further postgraduate study. Previous graduates now hold senior
positions in academic, government and industrial posts.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Fundamentals of Physical Geography
• Earth Structure and History
• People and the Environment
• Minerals, Rocks and Fossils
• Geographical Skills
• Includes residential geology field
course
Second Year
• Practical Physical Geography
• Petrology
• Geographical Research Skills
• Field Techniques
• Includes geology and geography
residential field courses with some
overseas destinations
Third Year
A wide variety of options including:
• Global Environmental Change
• Natural Hazards
• Economic Geology
• Glaciers and Glacial Geomorphology
• Hydrological & Engineering Geology
This course is accredited by the Geological Society of London.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - FF68
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes