BA (Hons)Geography
| Study location | United Kingdom, Coventry University |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | L700 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Having taught geography for over 40 years, Coventry University is ranked as the 10th best university in the UK for ‘Geography and Environmental Studies’ in the Guardian University Guide 2020.
With field trips in all three years (international trips in the second and third year), this dynamic course explores the relationships between people, places, environments and society. Tackling relevant and contemporary issues, you will have opportunity to develop an understanding of key issues affecting the world today. These include case studies that explore social justice and change, economic geographies, cultural theory, international development, geopolitics and the ways in which human activities affect the physical landscape and built environment.
We offer a common first year across two of our geography degrees (BA and BSc), ensuring students will be introduced to the breadth of the discipline of geography. Both degrees have field trips as integral components, located here in the UK and overseas.* Past students have visited the Lake District to study processes of change in human and physical environments; Berlin to put into practice various human geography field techniques, examining themes such as historical and cultural change of the urban landscape, society and conflict; and the Gambia to study international development in the West African context.
We also have an excellent track record of professional training which is a popular option between the second and third year, for example recent students have spent their placements with local authorities, national/international agencies, environmental consultancies, community action groups and research institutes.
We provide the opportunity for a work based placement between second and final year, which will be fully supported by your university tutors.
You can tailor the course to your own interests and career aspirations through a range of bespoke modules.
*Please note that field trips and placement opportunities (in the UK or abroad) may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and/or meeting the applicable visa requirements.
Career opportunities
Successful geography graduates possess a number of skills that are highly valued by employers. They should be literate and numerate, experienced in solving complex problems and developing solutions for multiple stakeholders through the collection and analysis of information. As such, excellent employment prospects should be available to graduates.
Our faculty’s employability and placements unit EEC Futures, which won the ‘Best Placement Service in the UK’ award at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards in 2015 and 2016, will help you in finding work experience while you study and employment on graduation. Professional placements significantly enhance your employability and many of our students have found their first graduate job through the organisation they worked for on placement, for example local authorities and planning departments.
Typically, our students seek work with local authorities, government agencies, utility companies, research institutes, charitable organisations, field test centres and consultancies. Alternatively, they progress onto MSc or PGCE studies.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.