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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chester
Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chester
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Select a an exam type
A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.
EconomicsThis course reinforces the vision of economics as a major social science that influences others, and considers the different contexts and fields that it is related to.Economics is about resource allocation within and between societies, but it is also a study of how our decisions, and the institutional contexts in which we make those decisions, impact our success in achieving our wants and addressing our needs. We ask important questions, such as how can we develop policiesthat protect the environment and ensure economic development? On this course, you will learn to understand, interpret and develop policies for individuals, firms, governments, and global economies. You will learn to participate in current economic and policy debates. If your mind is curious and you enjoy gaining rich and varied perspectives, then a degree with us is perfect for you as we have our home in a versatile and multidisciplinary department.Obtain new perspectives from experts in economics and our neighbouring courses such as politics, international relations, sociology and criminology. Develop increased confidence in your quantitative skills, even if mathematics makes you nervous. Gain a firm grounding in core economic theories and concepts, and develop the ability to see how theory is relevant to the real world. You will also develop the ability to make sense of data using various data analysis tools and programmes, and gain confidence in your employability profile through our placement and study abroad opportunities.
GeographyExplore the physical processes shaping natural environments and the role of humans as agents of environmental change, and gain the knowledge and skills to tackle global issues from the climate emergency to environmental degradation.This course gives you access to a wide range of modules in physical and human geography, allowing you to tailor your learning experience. Combined Honours students might choose to follow either a physical or human geography research methods route. The course allows you to specialise in a range of physical geography sub-disciplines, with opportunities to study elements of human geography if that suits your interests. Study in a vibrant, research active and friendly department, which adopts innovative approaches to learning to help you develop the knowledge, skills and understanding sought by today’s employers.Our Geography courses are ranked 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction and in the top 20 for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide, 2022). Fieldwork is incorporated throughout our course, allowing you to explore key processes and issues first-hand, and we offer international fieldwork opportunities. You will learn about the physical processes that shape the most pressing contemporary global environment issues. A range of employment skills are embedded within the course and you will have the invaluable opportunity to build work with a graduate employer on placement.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Social Science, World Development, Applied Science or other social science subjects may be considered
One must include Geography
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma (must include Geography or Environmental Science at Level 3), to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit
Including 5 or above in HL Geography
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science - Environmental) - DMM
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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13,950 per year
Students from International
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