Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year (BSc) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role of space and place in shaping economic, social, cultural and political activity at different scales and across different cultural contexts.

You'll develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the complex relations between the natural and human world and an awareness of how places outside your everyday experience are created. You'll learn how to use this knowledge to shape the views and actions of elected decision-makers, the voluntary sector and industry in order to improve society.

Together, we will explore geographical ideas and practice at various spatial scales, making connections between the local, regional, national and global levels. While the programme will emphasise the social, cultural, political, economic, development and environmental components of geography, it also includes a range of specialist modules which will enable you to pursue your own interests and passions. It culminates in a substantive piece of original research (supervised by one of our expert staff) which offers you the chance to design, conduct and present a piece of primary geographic research on a topic of your choosing.

You'll undertake your placement year in practice during the third year of the programme. This is an excellent opportunity to translate and apply your learning to the modern workplace and develop key employability skills while building your professional experience, profile and network.

Fieldwork and experiential learning are key in the development of your knowledge and skills in planning. This programme provides a range of opportunities for you to develop this knowledge and skill set, including in-module field visits and group data collection and analysis assessments.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role of space and place in shaping economic, social, cultural and political activity at different scales and across different cultural contexts.

You'll develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the complex relations between the natural and human world and an awareness of how places outside your everyday experience are created. You'll learn how to use this knowledge to shape the views and actions of elected decision-makers, the voluntary sector and industry in order to improve society.

Together, we will explore geographical ideas and practice at various spatial scales, making connections between the local, regional, national and global levels. While the programme will emphasise the social, cultural, political, economic, development and environmental components of geography, it also includes a range of specialist modules which will enable you to pursue your own interests and passions. It culminates in a substantive piece of original research (supervised by one of our expert staff) which offers you the chance to design, conduct and present a piece of primary geographic research on a topic of your choosing.

You'll undertake your placement year in practice during the third year of the programme. This is an excellent opportunity to translate and apply your learning to the modern workplace and develop key employability skills while building your professional experience, profile and network.

Fieldwork and experiential learning are key in the development of your knowledge and skills in planning. This programme provides a range of opportunities for you to develop this knowledge and skill set, including in-module field visits and group data collection and analysis assessments.

Admission Requirements

90+
69+
31+
6.5+
176+
83+
27+
1350+
You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. - GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent qualification (subject and grade). If you are taking A-level Maths (or equivalent), GCSE Maths is not required. Core Maths may also be accepted in place of GCSE Maths. 

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
24,700 GBP

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