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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
As concern grows about climate change and the loss of biodiversity and whole ecosystems, 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 skillsThis foundation year pathway is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of the social and natural sciences. You will also experience field and laboratory work, develop your study skills and learn to manage field data. Once you successfully complete foundation year, you will progress to the full BSc (Hons) Geography honours degree, which is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.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. Once you join the BSc degree pathway, you will also have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three.
Features• Build your knowledge with our foundation year ready to progress to the full BSc (Hons) Geography degree• 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 availableThis course is not open to international students.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
64 UCAS points. At least one full A level is required.
64 UCAS points from Higher Level.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
Only accepted alongside at least one full A level.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
64 UCAS points from Higher Level.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
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