We'd love to meet youIf you are interested in one of our courses you can visit us on one of our Summer Open Days before you apply. In addition to being able to attend talks on Geography courses including Environmental Science, you will be able to visit the Department and meet our great community of staff and students. There are four open days in 2013 to choose from: • Saturday 15 June 2013 Book onto one of our summer open days Open days for offer holdersAll applicants who receive an offer will also receive an email or letter inviting them to attend one of our offer holder open days. These open days run from late January to April 2013. They are designed to give you a fuller picture of life and work as a student on your particular course. Each day also includes short tours of the campus and the department, a visit to catered and self-catered accommodation, and opportunities to meet staff and current students. To find out which dates are available and to book your place, please follow the link in your invite email or letter. If you haven’t received your email or letter, please contact Thom Sullivan (geog-ug-applications@sheffield.ac.uk). If you cannot attend any of the available dates, you can attend one of the University's campus tours, which run on Wednesdays throughout term time. Tours also run on Mondays and Fridays during busy periods. |
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Case study
BSc Geography graduate Edd Wright is a mountain bike trail designer for Architrail
In my work I draw upon many of the skills and knowledge gained whilst at Sheffield. My role is quite broad and encompasses everything from the initial scoping and feasibility studies, through to the micro design of the trail itself. Each of the processes from inception through to completion uses aspects of geography, mixing field and desk based work, making it a relevant degree choice for me.
I survey sites and assess micro topography, using skills learned on field trips. Understanding microprocesses that occur on and around the trail have also been useful for ensuring the trails’ sustainability and minimising their environmental impact. We utilise GIS to produce maps for various stages of the development – from isochronic maps to show the population reach of a proposed site to using GPS data collected on site to show the exact trail corridor lines and locations of specific features.
As well as specific skills, there are also broader skills that I often use, which were undoubtedly enhanced through studying Geography at Sheffield, including writing structured reports, presentation skills as well as working within a team.