Physical Geography and Geology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physical Geography and Geology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This degree is for you if you have a broad interest in Earth Science and the environment, and you want to study at the boundary of physical geography and geology.
This course guides you through the functioning of planet Earth, from the distant past to the present. In this degree, carefully selected complementary modules from Physical Geography and Geology are structured to provide students with with an understanding of Earth System functioning across a range of space-time scales. This includes knowledge of modern landscape processes, how insights from the modern world al...
This degree is for you if you have a broad interest in Earth Science and the environment, and you want to study at the boundary of physical geography and geology.
This course guides you through the functioning of planet Earth, from the distant past to the present. In this degree, carefully selected complementary modules from Physical Geography and Geology are structured to provide students with with an understanding of Earth System functioning across a range of space-time scales. This includes knowledge of modern landscape processes, how insights from the modern world allow us to interpret the rock record and how fossil record allows us to understand the patterns of life on Earth today. You will also investigate contemporary environmental processes, including topics like climate change, desertification and water quality. Studying both the past and present enables students to reflect upon, and tackle many of the environmental challenges facing the planet.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
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Codes/info
Course Code
A56-H98
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
including at least one from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography.
T Level
Distinction in either: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, or Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician).
Scottish Higher
Including at least one from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.
AS
Accepted alongside 2 science subjects at A-Level.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0
Access course should be in a relevant science subject. 45 Level 3 credits, with 24 Distinctions required. Must include Level 3 credits in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted alongside other qualifications. Must be in a relevant science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including grade 5 in one science subjects at HL. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL if 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered alongside other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pass Diploma with DDD - Must be in a science related subject, eg; Applied Science, Engineering, Computer Science. Please contact admissions@le.ac.uk regarding eligibility.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including at least one from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted alongside other qualifications.
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