Course summary
Climate change and its effect on human and natural life is at the top of the news agenda. Understand how our natural world works and learn how we can sustain it with our BSc (Hons) Geography degree. 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 skills Accredited 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 doorstep such as the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, as well as further afield at international locations, such as Scandinavia and Barcelona. Get closer to industry Course 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 • Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society • Experience a range of UK and international field trips • Learn from renowned academic staff who are part of our Environment and Ecosystems Research Centre • Include an optional industry placement year • Part-time study option available
Modules
Year One:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Environmental Resources
- People, Place and Space
- Sustainability and Environment
- Academic Tutorial
- Applied Skills and Field Course
- Geographical Information Systems and Science
- Research in Action
- Environmental Protection
- Coastal Management
- Consultancy Project
- Monitoring Environmental Change
- University Wide Language Programme
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Sustainable Cities
- Dissertation
- Development and Global Challenges
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- University Wide Language Programme
- Global Rivers in a Changing Climate
- Environment and Wellbeing
Assessment method
Assessments will be based on a combination of examinations and continuous assessment. This will include:
- Field reports
- Reflective diaries
- Essays
- Problem-solving exercises
- Data analysis
- Seminars
- Research projects
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F800
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT