Course details
A Levels AAB Other entry requirementsUCAS code L700
Duration 3 years
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Related subjects Geography
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Undergraduate Programmes Officer
Department of Geography
Telephone +44 (0)114 222 7900
Email geography-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Website sheffield.ac.uk/geography/undergraduate
Course description
This course is about human life. We'll show you how to apply geographical concepts and skills to real-world problems in politics, culture, economics and social relations. You'll also learn how to evaluate solutions and policies proposed by others.
In the first year, about half the course is made up of compulsory modules in human geography. You will also get skills training.
The second and third years are a mix of compulsory and optional modules. Third year options include international field class modules. You can broaden your knowledge with modules in physical geography.
Throughout the course, you're free to take one module each semester in another department. You could use this time to learn a language or study a related subject such as politics or economics.
This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.
Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Financial help from the University - bursaries
If you're a UK student, you could be entitled to a University bursary. A bursary is the same as a grant - you don't have to pay it back.
Entry requirements
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | AAB |
| A Levels + additional qualifications | ABB + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB + B in Core Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 |
| BTEC | DDD in a relevant subject |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3 D3 M2 |
| Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher | AAABB + B |
| Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AA |
| Access to HE | Entry requirements for mature students |
| Other qualifications |
Other UK qualifications
Other EU/international qualifications |
Other requirements
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| If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department | |
Modules - what you study and when
The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department direct.
Course information on Department of Geography website
First year
Core modules:
| Geographical Skills | |
| Exploring Human Geographies | |
| Living with Environmental Change | |
| New Horizons in Geography | |
Optional modules:
| Earth, Wind, Ice and Fire | |
| Cities | |
| Housing, Home and Neighbourhood | |
| Exploring the Peak District and Sheffield (L1) | |
Second year
Core modules:
| Geographical Data in the World | |
| Research Design for Geography and Environmental Science | |
Optional modules:
Third year
Core modules:
| Dissertation for Geography& Environmental Science | |
Optional modules:
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Learning and assessment
These figures give an indication of how you'll learn and be assessed. They're a combined average of all the years of the course. The learning and assessment percentages could vary depending on the modules you choose.
| Learning | |
| Scheduled teaching | 16% |
| Independent study | 84% |
| Placement | 0% |
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Assessment |
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| Exams/tests | 41% |
| Coursework | 54% |
| Practical | 4% |
Department of Geography
Geography is a key discipline for the 21st century. Our Royal Geographical Society accredited degrees offer specialisms that reflect our research expertise and the international agenda. Your course is also highly flexible: you tailor it to your interests. All students are able to choose modules from across our human and physical geography specialisms. But you can also study modules from other disciplines, regardless of the degree you take. Our programmes include training in key skills, such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and policy analysis. You'll also receive practical training through fieldwork.
Fieldwork is embedded throughout our programmes. As an international department, we ensure you'll have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork in another country in Year 2, with the option of further international field classes in Year 3. Recent destinations for our fieldclasses include Berlin, California, Greece, Morocco, New York, New Zealand, Uganda and Spain.
As well as group study areas, we have our own computer suites that are equipped with the latest remote sensing, GIS and modeling software packages. We also have state-of-the-art laboratories, including an environment centre in the Peak District and a field centre in Tanzania.
What our graduates do
Our programmes will develop your ability to analyse global problems from a range of perspectives and at different scales. Our students gain benchmark geographical skills as well as transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Your Geography degree can take you into a wide range of careers throughout the world: from policy and government, business and consultancy, to science, sustainability and the environment.
Student profile
"We've just got back from a field class in California where we were in the Mojave desert looking at the landscape...we went with three lecturers who were extremely knowledgeable on drylands."
Bryony Smith
Geography
BSc Geography graduate Stephen Penson explains how his course helped prepare him for his job as a geographic information system (GIS) consultant.
Fieldwork is an important part of the course right from the start. You'll work on projects in Berlin, California, Greece, Morocco, New York and Spain, learning from experts and making your own discoveries.
All compulsory field trips and classes are free. We also offer some scholarships for optional field classes and independent research.
Additional costs for fieldwork
The costs of all compulsory fieldwork and classes are covered by the department. You will only need to pay for food, spending money, etc.
Costs for optional field classes vary. In 2016-17 they ranged from £1,500 to £2,000 per student.
Some factors, such as airline fare increases, are beyond the department's control and might impact on the cost of field trips. We try to keep the costs as low as possible, and to inform students as early as possible about the costs of optional field trips that they have planned to take.
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Undergraduate Programmes Officer
Department of Geography
Telephone
+44 (0)114 222 7900
Email
geography-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
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