UCAS Code: L722

Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2020

Department: Department of Geography

Location: Edge Hill University

Example Offers: BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)

View full entry criteria below

• Develop an in-depth understanding of a range ofthemes such as urbanism, heritage tourism,environmental planning, global sustainability,culture change and historical geographies;

• Travel to a variety of fieldwork destinations in theUK and abroad;

• Equip yourself with a wide range of fieldwork,laboratory and key skills that will enhance youremployability.

If you are interested in developing an informed andcritical understanding of contemporary social, economic,political, cultural and environmental issues within aspatial context then this distinctive and individual degreewill suit you. You will take a close look at the world youlive in and develop opinions and the ability to analyse theissues faced by society today. This enjoyable degree willsee you becoming part of a highly motivated team withopportunities to travel. You will develop expertise inGeographical Information Systems and remote sensingusing the latest industry-standard technology.

BA (Hons) Human Geography

Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply

Fieldwork

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

Year 1 provides a foundation in human geography, as wellas developing a range of subject-specific skills, fieldworkand key skills. The Practical Skills for Geography andEnvironmental Science module provides an introductionto generic skills to enable you to study, communicate,research and succeed in your degree and to engage withlifelong learning. Residential fieldwork will also be part ofyour first year.

In Year 2 you will study specialist areas of humangeography including sustainability, the geography ofcontemporary retailing systems, and key concepts andissues in urban and rural geography. You will also enhanceand further develop essential research skills in humangeography through local and overseas fieldwork. There isan opportunity to undertake work-based learning toenhance your career prospects.

In Year 3 you undertake independent research in thedissertation module. Along with a number of humangeography options, which include exploring sportsgeographies, population and medical geographies, andthe popular culture of South Asia, you can also developadvanced skills in remote sensing and the application ofgeographical information systems.

How will I study?

Teaching is through a combination of workshop practicalactivities, lectures and seminars, directed independentstudy, dissertation supervision, tutorials and fieldwork.Fieldwork is one of the most beneficial and enjoyableaspects of our programmes. Current fieldwork locationsinclude Cumbria and the Netherlands as well as localsites. You may also have the opportunity to participate inadditional, optional fieldwork overseas.

How will I be assessed?

Methods of assessment display your ability and developand demonstrate your competence in subject-specificand key skills. Modules are assessed by either

coursework only or a mixture of coursework andexamination. Exams never count for more than 60% ofthe total mark for modules that include an examination.Coursework includes practical portfolios, essays, projectreports, individual and group oral presentations andposter presentations.

Who will be teaching me?

We have highly experienced and knowledgeable staffwho take pride in the quality of their teaching. All staffare research active, which means that they keepup-to-date with current developments in their areas ofinterest and pass this knowledge on. We are a friendlyand approachable department where you won't get lostin the crowd and we will respond to your needs.

A Great Study Environment

The Department of Geography's modern andwide-ranging facilities combine with a friendly andsupportive learning environment to ensure that yourstudies are a rich and rewarding experience.

The Geosciences building features a large lecture theatre,small group teaching rooms, physical geography andenvironmental science laboratories, a geology laboratory,a geo-engineering laboratory, geo-informationlaboratories and a large social area.

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Modules

Year 1

GEO1043: Introducing Human Geographies (20 credits)Introducing Human Geographies provides a broad introduction to the study of human geography, identifying andexploring key inter-relationships, namely between people, places and environments. The module outlines conceptualand theoretical approaches to the study of human geography. Attention focuses on the role of time, space and scale inhuman geography. In addition, the module introduces students to current debates, concerns and issues within thediscipline.

GEO1044: Practising Human Geographies (20 credits)Practising Human Geographies focuses on the broad theme of ‘human geography in action’. The module will introduceyou to the research process in human geography and the idea of ‘practising’ human geography. You will be guidedthrough the research process, using local fieldwork activities to gain experience of practising and evaluating theeffectiveness of a range of qualitative research methods. In addition, key themes and case studies in cultural, urban andenvironmental geography will be used to exemplify different ways in which human geography can be researched.

GEO1045: Introducing Physical Geographies (20 credits)Introducing Physical Geographies provides an overview of physical geography which looks at basic concepts and theirdevelopment. The module outlines the physical framework of the Earth’s surface and investigates the materials andprocesses operating there. It covers aspects of biogeography, soils, climatology and geomorphology.

GEO1046: Environmental Issues (20 credits)Environmental Issues provides an awareness and understanding of the nature of environmental issues facing theworld today. Issues such as climatic change, water quality, flooding, biodiversity loss and human vulnerability to naturalhazards will be considered. Through case studies, the physical processes underlying the issues will be explainedtogether with an evaluation of management responses.

GEO1047: Practical Skills for Geography and Environmental Science (20 credits)Practical Skills for Geography and Environmental Science is a skills-based module, using geographical knowledge todevelop a range of subject-specific skills together with general use of ICT and communication skills. The modulefocuses on the handling, analysis and communication of spatial and graphical data. You will be introduced to theprinciples, uses and practical skills of Geographical Information Systems as part of the module.

GEO1048: Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Science Research (20 credits)Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Science Research provides an overview of the subject specific andgeneric skills in Geography and Environmental Science that you will require to study, research and succeed in yourstudies. This includes the development of research skills, cartographical skills, statistical analysis and fieldwork skills.

Language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree.A single Language module can be studied instead of GEO1046 Environmental Issues.

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Year 2

GEO2070: Research Methods for Human Geography (20 credits)Research Methods for Human Geography uses investigative research processes to enhance and develop yourknowledge and understanding of essential research methods in human geography.

GEO2072: Human Geography Research in Practice (20 credits)Human Geography Research in Practice uses investigative research processes to enhance and develop essential fieldresearch methods in human geography. You will learn how to design a research project proposal using appropriatequantitative and qualitative methods, carry out and report upon effective field investigations in an overseas setting,and identify the significance of the appropriate ethical, health and safety and environmental issues in humangeographical fieldwork.

GEO2078: Urban and Rural Geographies (20 credits)Urban and Rural Geographies investigates key themes, concepts and issues in urban and rural geography. Themodule's attention focuses on exploring the similarities and differences encountered by people living and working inurban and rural environments through an examination of the economic, social and political processes which haveshaped such lived experiences and relationships.

GEO2080: Digital Geographies (20 credits)Digital Geographies develops your knowledge and skills in remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems(GIS) which are widely used in a variety of fields including planning, health studies, environmental investigations andresource management. The module focuses on remote sensing analysis and interpretation of aerial and satelliteimagery, which has transformed the manner in which geographers and geoscientists view the Earth. You willexplore how remote sensing and GIS have greatly improved our understanding of atmospheric, oceanic and landformprocesses, helped to sustain environmental management and enabled a better understanding of the interaction ofhumans with the natural world. The module also extensively covers the use of Geographical Information Systems asone of the most important tool to process and analyse geographical data.

You will select two of the following modules:

GEO2074: Retail and Consumption Geographies (20 credits)Retail and Consumption Geographies examines the workings of the retail industry, exploring how this industryimpacts on people, places and environments. The module considers the ways in which the retail sector has changedover time, in particular in terms of space, technology and behaviour.

GEO2076: Sustainability and the Global Built Environment (20 credits)Sustainability and the Global Built Environment explores the human-built environment's relationship withsustainable development through a number of key issues, concepts and theories of architecture, urban planning anddesign. Particular emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the city culture and the transformation of the global builtenvironment.

GEO2081: Work Based Learning for Geography, Environmental and Geological Science (20 credits)Work Based Learning for Geography, Environmental and Geological Science provides you with a professional settingin which you can apply the knowledge and skills acquired in lectures, workshops and practical classes, whilesimultaneously extending and refining your knowledge and skills, over and above the experiences provided throughthe mechanisms of fieldwork and dissertation work.

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If you studied a Language module in Year 1, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This wouldform an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Year 3

GEO3074: Sport Geographies (20 credits)Sport Geographies investigates how modern sport is used to explore geographical concepts of space, place andidentity. The module examines the economic, social, political, health, environmental and cultural impacts of sport. Youwill focus on the economic, political and social processes operating at various spatial scales and build yourunderstanding of how they produce a range of sporting opportunities, experiences and modes of engagement.

GEO3076: Heritage Tourism (20 credits)Heritage Tourism explores the presence of the past in contemporary society, focusing on the role of heritage andculture in the tourism industry. You will define and understand classifications of heritage themed attractions, identifyand critically evaluate the role of heritage in place promotion and economic regeneration, critically evaluate debatessurrounding the representation of people, places and cultures, and assess key issues surrounding the management ofheritage sites and attractions.

GEO3080: Dissertation in Human Geography (40 credits)Dissertation in Human Geography enables you to develop and apply a range of research and transferable skills in theplanning, execution and reporting of an individual research project on a relevant topic in human geography of yourchoice. The module provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to work independently andeffectively, meeting deadlines and producing a professional product, in consultation with a supervisor.

You will select two of the following modules:

GEO3072: Population and Medical Geographies (20 credits)Population and Medical Geographies enables a contemporary understanding of population and medical geographiesthrough the exploration of a number of number of key themes, concepts and theories of demography, epidemiologyand accessibility to health care provisions. The module also develops your practical skills through the use of statisticalpackages to analyse and map health care data.

GEO3078: Popular Culture of South Asia (20 credits)Popular Culture of South Asia explores cultural practices in both South Asian and diasporic South Asian communitiesliving in the UK, with particular reference to historical geographies (including colonial and post-colonial period) ofdifferent nation states. You will critically assess key concepts such as orientalism, colonial and post-colonial culture,imperialism, hybridity and nationhood. The aim is to analyse the relationships between societal and cultural variablesin major developing nations and the UK, synthesise the approaches of relevant disciplines (such as history, religion andsocial studies) and recognise cultural diversity and social inequality within South Asian societies.

GEO3079: Remote Sensing (20 credits)Remote Sensing facilitates advanced learning in remote sensing, covering the theory behind the acquisition,interrogation and application of Earth observation imagery and the practice of image analysis. Module content willinclude remote sensing basics – the remote sensing process, the nature of imagery and image processing procedures,as well as the application of remote sensing to different environmental and social issues. These include deforestation,agricultural production and urban growth.

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GEO3089: Applied Geographical Information Systems (20 credits)Applied Geographical Information Systems recognises that GIS is an increasingly specialised and growing field,providing spatial data management and analysis to many academic disciplines as well as a broad range of business andpublic organisations. The module focuses on the theory and application of GIS technologies for geographical andenvironmental enquiry and/or application. You will develop advanced technological skills which will enhance youremployability.

If you studied Language modules in Years 1 and 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. Thiswould form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modulesmay vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that theavailability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected bytimetabling requirements.

Timetables

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You canexpect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while wemake every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place onany day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS Tariff points, includingGeography, Environmental Science or a related subjectsuch as Psychology or Sociology. GCSE Mathematics atGrade C or Grade 4 or above, or Adult Numeracy at Level2 or above, or equivalent, is also required.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112 UCAS Tariffpoints are detailed below.

• A Level: BBC;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit(DMM);

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and30 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/

international for information on the entry criteria foroverseas applicants.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, our Pre-SessionalEnglish course might be for you.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning').

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for

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recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and

contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

A geography degree is recognised by employers for theextensive range of transferable skills that graduates haveincluding IT and communication skills, projectmanagement, report writing, statistical analysis, groupwork and oral presentation skills. These skills are of greatvalue to them and to you in your career.

You will be prepared for a career in administration,business, finance, tourism, local government,environmental management, urban and rural planning,environmental education, postgraduate study, teaching(further training required) and research.

How can I enhance my employability?

It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how youwill spend your time while studying and make the most ofyour university experience.

Optional, additional activities may be available on thisdegree which could help to prepare you for a stimulatingand rewarding career. These include:

• Sandwich Years - you may have the opportunity toapply to complete a sandwich year placement,usually as the third year of a four year degree, andgain highly relevant work experience;

• Erasmus+ and Study Abroad - you may have theopportunity to apply to spend time studying orworking abroad, usually as the third year of a fouryear degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in adifferent culture;

• Language Learning - you may be able to selectlanguage modules, delivered at the Edge HillLanguage Centre, as an integral part of your degree(for which you will gain academic credits).Alternatively, it may be possible to participate inLanguage Steps classes as additional study.

Please note, the availability of these additional activitiescannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending onavailability and the number of students wanting toparticipate, there may be a competitive applicationprocess for sandwich year placements or studying abroadopportunities or you may be required to secure a relevantplacement yourself.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this undergraduate degree in academic year2019/20, the tuition fee will be £9,250 per annum(subject to final Government approval). Tuition fees forinternational students enrolling on the programme inacademic year 2019/20 are £12,000 per annum.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise intuition fees, in line with Government policy, insubsequent academic years as you progress through thecourse.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students can apply for aTuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the fullcost of tuition fees. UK and EU students may also beeligible to apply for additional funding to help with livingcosts.

Financial support arrangements for eligible UK and EUstudents joining this programme in academic year 2019/20 are still to be announced by the Government. You areadvised to check this page regularly and once the positionhas been confirmed we will update this information.

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timeundergraduate students. These scholarships aren't linkedto academic success and celebrate determination, talentand achievement beyond your coursework, for instancein creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport orvolunteering.

Additional scholarships, which you may qualify to receive,reward outstanding grades and are available to eligibleUK and EU students.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out moreabout the application process.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about all of our events for prospectivestudents, including monthly campus tours,at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of degreesbefore you apply, you can order an undergraduateprospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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