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Geography
Economy, globalisation, sustainable environments, earth system response to climate change. Geography covers these and other pressing contemporary issues in the student-centred learning environment of the School of Environmental Sciences.
We are one of the longest established Geography departments in the world, with courses on offer since 1886. We continue to build on these long traditions offering a vibrant learning environment where students are able to develop their interests and skills through a varied programme of study. Our staff has a broad range of research interests reflected in the diversity of our undergraduate programmes. Within human geography we have international expertise in areas including population and migration, geodemographics, GIS, environmental economics, social and cultural change, urban and rural geographies, as well as political and environmental movements. Physical geography research focuses mainly on: the reconstruction and impact of environmental changes; dynamics of earth surface processes; natural hazards and disasters and coastal change.

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Introduction to Geography 01 Research in context 04 An investment in your future 06 Programme details 08 Applications and admissions 20

We are proud of our fieldwork programme, which gives opportunities for fieldwork in all three years, including trips abroad. This programme, combined with tutorials, seminars, practical classes and lectures gives students a range of learning opportunities. We have Erasmus links with universities in Europe enabling students to study overseas during their second year. Studying here will develop your geographical knowledge and valuable skills such as numeracy, literacy, laboratory skills, critical thinking, team work, project management, Geographical Information Science (GIS), research design, policy analysis and many more. This means that our Geography degrees open up a range of career opportunities.

WHY CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY AT LIVERPOOL?

Excellent fieldwork opportunities. Geography students benefit from many opportunities to get off-campus and experience hands-on fieldwork and Liverpool is very well-located for some major fieldwork areas, eg the Lakes, North Wales and the Peaks, as well as major urban centres for investigating human geography issues. There is also the opportunity for fieldwork abroad and our international staff and their networks provide interesting opportunities around the world for this.

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Supportive environment. Geography is student centred, friendly and supportive. Teaching is of equal importance to research and academic staff at all levels are involved in teaching undergraduates. Skills development. The tutorial system operates in all three years and is closely linked to skills development. Impressive facilities. Geography students are taught in our new 23 million Central Teaching Laboratories and our Geographical Information Systems/ Cartography suite houses a computing centre and one of only a few remaining staffed map collections in the country, containing over 100,000 maps, 600 atlases and CD ROMs allowing access to digital data.

HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED

Our courses utilise a varied range of assessment types aimed at maximising skills and employability. Forms of assessment include field projects, laboratory reports, computer practicals, policy briefs, posters and oral presentations alongside more academic essays, exams and research reports. Single Honours Geography students complete a compulsory, 10,000 word, dissertation in their final year on a topic of their choice.

KeyFacts
2010 APPLICATIONS
Number of places: 124 Number of applications: 463 86% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating. (Destinations of Leavers From Higher Education Report 2008/09.) In 2012 86% of our students graduated with a 1st or 2:1 degree.

RESEARCH (RAE 2008)

55% of research activity has been deemed world-leading or internationally excellent, and a further 35% internationally recognised.

RESOURCES FACTS AND FIGURES

94% of recent Geography graduates would have chosen to study Geography at the University of Liverpool again in a recent student survey. 26 experienced staff providing tutorial and welfare support; Established network of field study locations; Recently refurbished physical laboratories, including state-of-the-art particle size and x-ray analysis equipment; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography suite with computing centre a map collection containing over 100,000 maps, 600 atlases and CD ROMs allowing access to digital data.

HOW YOU LEARN

To help students meet the intellectual and practical challenges of studying Geography, our courses are taught using a studentcentered approach, involving a range of learning experiences. These include: Small tutor groups (typically 8 students) through all years High levels of field and lab-based teaching within the Department and in Europes most advanced teaching laboratories An emphasis on active, problem-based learning (learning by doing) Hands-on experience of cutting-edge laboratory technologies in Physical Geography, and innovations in research methodology and community consultation in Human Geography Supervised independent and group project work, including (for single honours degrees) a final year independent research-based dissertation supervised by a dedicated expert in the field.

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55% of research activity deemed world leading or internationally excellent and a further 35% internationally recognised.

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Researchincontext
The University of Liverpool is a research-intensive university, and academic staff in Geography are leading researchers in their fields. What this means for you as a student is that your learning will be informed by the very latest developments in the area.
An example of an area of current research is a project entitled Quantifying Weather and Climate Impacts on Health in Developing Countries (QWeCI), which is funded by the European Commission Seventh Framework programme and led by Dr Andy Morse. The project focuses on climate and disease in Senegal, Ghana and Malawi and aims to give decision makers the necessary time to deploy intervention methods to help prevent large scale spread of diseases such as Rift Valley fever and malaria. It is thought that climate change will alter global disease distributions, and although scientists have significant knowledge of the climate triggers for particular diseases, the QWeCI project brings much needed research to help understand how far into the future these events can be predicted. The project aims to understand at a more fundamental level the climate drivers of the vector-borne diseases of malaria, Rift Valley fever, and certain tick-borne diseases, which all have major human and livestock health and economic implications in Africa, in order to assist with their short-term management and make projections of their future likely impacts. The project is an example of how geographers at Liverpool are at the forefront of climate change research which has a significant humanitarian impact.

The subjects throughout my degree have been really interesting and relevant: from oil depletion to your own topic for your dissertation.Throughoutyourdegree,and especiallywithyourdissertation,youhave alotoffreedomtoinvestigatetheareasthat are of most interest to you personally. I also like the fact you have to organise and manage your own workload.
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Aninvestment inyourfuture
Geography graduates have found employment in a wide range of careers, including in the last few years Planning Assistant; Geotechnical Assistant; Governmental Researcher; Project Development Officer; Public Health Intelligence Officer; Ranger; Graduate Law Training; Trainee Chartered Accountant; Trainee Chartered Construction Manager; Conservation Volunteer; Chartered Surveyor; Town Planner; Graduate Transport Planner; and Teacher.
In a recent graduate survey, former students identified that the key skills which they developed at Liverpool are essential in any workplace. These include abstracting and synthesising information; independent and selfmotivated learning; recognising and respecting other viewpoints; essay and report writing; oral presentation; planning and execution of a research project; and problem solving.

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Our fieldwork programme gives opportunities for fieldwork in all three years. We have Erasmus links with universities in Europe enabling students to study overseas during their second year. Students have the opportunity to undertake a work-based dissertation which combines an independent research project with a placement in industry. Our numerous fieldwork opportunities offer the chance to work directly with a range of stakeholders from industry, the public sector and NGOs.

I graduated from Liverpool with First Class Honours and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I moved onto my MSc with a funding scholarship from the National Environmental Research Council. Next year I aim to take on a role of a trainee weather forecaster at the Met Office, or continue studying for a PhD related to extreme weather events and their impact on the economy and the reinsurance industry. Choosing Liverpool is one of the best decisions I have ever made, and has given me a good foundation for my current career prospects.
RACHAEL FORDHAM CURRENTLY STUDYING FOR AN MSC IN METEOROLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF READING GEOGRAPHY BSC (HONS)

POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
For students who might wish to continue their studies at postgraduate level, there is a range of Masters programmes. There are also opportunities for PhD study drawing on staff specialisms.

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Graduate Profile

Programmedetails
Degrees at a Glance
Single Honours
Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) Geography BA (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons) (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College) F750 L700 F800 F808 13 09 11 13
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Geography BA (Hons)* UCAS code: L700 Programme length: 3 years

E: envsci@liverpool.ac.uk Globalisation, geopolitics , health and sustainability are amongst the largest challenges confronting society in the 21st century. Geography enables you to understand these issues and the ways in which they shape the world. You will need to have an open-minded approach to the issues raised in this programme, as well as an ability to think about how they interact.

Amongst several specialist modules at Year Three there are opportunities for overseas field study in destinations such as Barcelona, Santa Cruz (California) and Singapore. Fieldwork is central to your degree at Liverpool and there are plenty of opportunities to gather and interpret information in the field as well as from published and documentary sources. Practicals (in our new 23 million central teaching labs) and project work are carried out both individually and in groups, and you will learn statistical procedures, computing techniques, specialist GIS, data analysis, policy analysis and presentation skills. An assigned tutor will help you develop your personal skills through all three years.

Joint Honours offered by other Departments

Geography and Archaeology BA (Joint Hons) LV74 16

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Other Programmes that Geography contributes to
Geology and Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography MESci (Hons) Oceans Climate and Physical Geography BSc (Hons) F6F8 FF68 FF78 17 18 16

WHICH DEGREE?
Geography may be studied on its own or in various combinations with other subjects. If you are interested in geography alone then our two straight Geography programmes are probably for you. The BA and BSc programmes in Geography are designed to give you the opportunity to pursue specialist pathways in Human or Physical Geography, or to combine both sub-disciplines throughout your degree. We offer specialised modules informed by research at the forefront of debates in Human and Physical Geography, along with modules which allow you to explore the interaction between society and the environment.

We also offer a four-year route to the Geography BSc (Hons) degree, which includes a foundation year at Carmel College. If you want to study geography integrated with another subject, then we offer joint honours programmes with subject such as Archaeology, Geology and Ocean Science. Alternatively, if you are interested in Geography but want to combine this with a subject that we do not offer, the three Combined Honours programmes give you the flexibility to create your own course of study.

You can choose from a wide selection of modules, depending on your particular area of interest. In order to give a strong foundation to your degree all students take core modules in Year One: New Horizons in Human Geography; Human Geography through Merseyside (includes practical and field work); Research Frontiers in Human Geography and also Living with Environmental Change. In addition students can choose optional modules both from within human and physical geography, or from other disciplines such as Civic Design, Sociology, Psychology, Archaeology, Irish Studies, Politics, History, Oceanography, Earth Sciences and Life Sciences. In Year Two skills development is a central part of the course, with core modules covering themes of research design and implementation, theoretical currents and fieldwork experiences. In addition to a wide range of human geography options at Year Two, the course offers the flexibility to choose physical geography modules too. In Year Three students complete an independent dissertation which brings together the skills and techniques learnt in your degree as you produce an independent piece of academic research.

Year One
Four compulsory modules: Study Skills and GIS (includes residential field weekend) Research Frontiers in Human Geography Human Geography through Merseyside (includes practical and field work) New Horizons in Human Geography Living with Environmental Change Plus Four Optional Modules: Ecology and Conservation Town and Country Planning: An Introduction Contemporary Town Planning Urban and Environmental Economics Social Change and Social Policy In Contemporary Society 1 Social Change and Social Policy In Contemporary Society 2: Changing Inequalities Foundations in International Politics Experiments in Physical Geography 1 Changes in Earth Surface Processes (includes 5-6 days fieldwork) Experiments in Physical Geography 2

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All students can take one or two approved modules outside of Geography. Popular outside options include Environmental Sciences, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Civic Design, Sociology, Archaeology, Politics, History, Life Sciences and Psychology.

Year Three
One compulsory module: Dissertation or Work Based Dissertation (30 credit double module) One optional field class module: Singapore, Barcelona or Santa Cruz (30 credit double module) Plus six optional modules (four if taking an optional field class): European Population Trends Geographies of Childhood and Youth Geographies of Resistance Issues in Geography Earthquakes, volcanoes and society Geographies of Energy and Natural Resources Geographical Information Systems Human-environment interactions Climate Change: A Critical Review Coastal Environments: Spatial and Temporal Change Fluvial Environments Understanding Social Exclusion The cultural economy of cities Gender, the body and identity Race, community and identity Note: Precise modules on offer may vary due to staffing and other changes.

Geography BSc (Hons)* UCAS Code: F800 Programme length: 3 years

E: envsci@liverpool.ac.uk Geography is a dynamic and exciting subject of great relevance in meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Is the planet able to sustain an increasing population that constantly drains its natural resources? If you are interested in environmental issues and like the idea of addressing problems at global to local scales then this could be the programme for you.

Year Two
Three compulsory modules: Research Skills (Geography and Environmental Science) Principles and Theory in Geography Statistics for Social Scientists Field Class Four optional modules: An introduction to Environmental History Applied GIS and Geographical Modelling Political Economies of Globalisation Population and Societies Rural Geographies Social and Cultural Geographies Environmental Change Soils, Slopes and Environment Hydrology Climatology Geomorphology Cities and Regions Environmental Sustainability Urban Sociology Comparing Welfare States Crime, deviance and culture Social Exclusion Gender and Sexuality

Students are able to attend a number of field programmes (including an optional overseas trip in the final year) to test your powers of observation, field measurement and information gathering. You will also spend time in the laboratory, doing project work, conducting experiments and analysing data using the latest in IT equipment. An assigned tutor will help you develop your personal skills through all three years.

Year One
Five compulsory modules: Study Skills and GIS (includes residential field weekend) Experiments in Physical Geography 1 Changes in Earth Surface Processes (includes 5-6 days fieldwork) Experiments in Physical Geography 2 Living with Environmental Change Plus at least three modules from the following: Ecology and Conservation Research Frontiers in Human Geography New Horizons in Human Geography Earth structure and plate tectonics Climate, atmosphere and oceans Mathematics and physics for Environmental Scientists Minerals, magmas and volcanoes Introduction to sedimentary rocks and fossils Ocean chemistry and life

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Most people who take the Geography BSc (Hons) programme tend to choose the Physical Geography modules, which are more scientifically based, but the full range of Human Geography modules is also open to you. Modules in Year One include Experiments in Physical Geography (in our newly built teaching labs); Changes in Earth Surface Processes (includes five-six days fieldwork) and Living with Environmental change. In Year Two modules may include Hydrology; Climatology; Geomorphology and Soils, slopes and the environment as well as core European fieldwork. Year Three students complete an independent dissertation which brings together the skills and techniques learnt in your degree as you produce an independent piece of academic research. Amongst several specialist modules at Year Three there are opportunities for overseas field study in destinations such as Almeria (Spain) and Santa Cruz (California). You can also take modules offered by other departments such as Civic Design, Sociology, Psychology, Irish Studies, Archaeology, Politics, History, Oceanography, Earth Sciences and Life Sciences.

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Year Two
Three compulsory modules: Research Skills (Geography and Environmental Science) Principles and Theory in Geography Field Class (Lake District) Plus at least five modules from the following: An introduction to Environmental History Environmental Change Soils, Slopes and Environment Water and Air Geomorphology Statistics for Environmental Scientists Applied GIS and Geographical Modelling Environmental Sustainability Estuaries: their Geochemistry and Life Magmatism and Volcanic Hazards Sedimentary Processes and Depositional Environments Palaeobiology and Evolution Political Economies of Globalisation Population and Societies Rural Geographies Social and Cultural Geographies Cities and Regions

Year Three
One compulsory module: Dissertation or Work Based Dissertation (30 credit double module) One optional field class module: Field Class: Almeria (Spain) or Santa Cruz (30 credit double module) Plus six optional modules (four if taking an optional field class): Human-environment interactions Climate Change: A Critical Review Coastal Environments: Spatial and Temporal Change Fluvial Environments Issues in Geography Earthquakes, volcanoes and society Geographies of Energy and Natural Resources Geographical Information Systems Further optional modules: Field Class: Singapore, Barcelona or Santa Cruz (30 credit double module) European Population Trends Geographies of Childhood and Youth Geographies of Resistance Note: Precise modules on offer may vary due to staffing and other changes.

Geography BSc (Hons) (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College) UCAS code: F808 Programme length: 4 years
Key contact: Carmen Nunez E: degree@carmel.ac.uk Interested in studying for a BSc (Hons) Geography degree, but feel that you lack the appropriate science background or have a non-standard academic background? Then here is a programme thats been designed for you. Your foundation year is spent at Carmel College, after which studies transfer to the University site. Carmel College is in St Helens, which is about 9 miles away from the main University Campus. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement that are moderated by University staff. A separate brochure called The University of Liverpool Foundation Degree Programme at Carmel College can be obtained from Carmen Nuez.

Year Zero
Your first year (Year 0) is based at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the main University campus. The college offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. The programme, which is moderated by University staff, comprises introductory modules in Geography, Mathematics and one module chosen from Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology and Biology.

Years One, Two and Three

In the second, third and fourth years, students follow their chosen modules from the BSc Geography list on the main University campus.

Environmental Science (BSc) UCAS code: F750 Programme length: 3 years

E: envsci@liverpool.ac.uk This course offers a wide breadth of study opportunities from across the School of Environmental Sciences. It provides you with an opportunity to either take a broad range of modules throughout the three years of your study, or to tailor a degree from the modules available throughout the School. If you are interested in the environment and recognise that the solutions to future environmental challenges will require solutions from across traditional disciplines, then the Environmental Science degree at Liverpool is for you.

PROGRAMME CONTENT
You will gain a solid grounding in a range of science subjects including Geography and Mathematics and will have a choice of Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology or Biology modules. On completing the foundation year you will then choose modules from the Geography BSc (Hons) programme and be based at the main University campus with the option to transfer onto the F6F8, FF78 or F800 programmes.

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PROGRAMME CONTENT
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field that allows you to explore the relationship between physical and biological sciences in the study of the environment. A greater understanding of these relationships is vital if we are to address the great challenges faced by the planet, such as climate change, water quality, food security and natural disasters. Environmental Science draws on solutions from across traditional fields, helping develop an integrated approach to tackling both natural and human induced problems. As well as developing in depth scientific knowledge, an Environmental Science degree also provides you with expertise in monitoring, analyzing and managing the environment. A wide variety of modules are available and the course offers field classes in all three years. Practical and project work are undertaken both individually and in groups and you will learn statistical procedures, computing techniques, data analysis and presentation skills. As assigned tutor will help you develop your personal skills through all three years and provide pastoral care.

Year One
Compulsory modules: Study Skills and GIS (includes residential field weekend) Biodiversity of Microbes and Plants Biodiversity of Animals Experiments in Physical Geography 1 Ecology and Conservation Changes in Earth Surface Processes Practical Skills for Ecologists Plus at least two modules from the following: Maths and Physics for Environmental Scientists Living with Environmental Change Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils Patterns of Biodiversity and Production in the Marine Environment Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems Environmental Chemistry Ocean, Chemistry and Life Town and Country Planning: An introduction Climate, Atmosphere and Oceans Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics Contemporary Town Planning Urban and Environmental Economics

Year Two
Compulsory modules: Research Skills Statistics for Environmental Scientists Field Class Lake District In addition, students take five modules from the following, with at least one module from each group. Group A: Environmental Change; Sedimentary Processes and Depositional Environments; Soils and the Environment; Geomorphology; Water and Air; Estuaries. Group B: Aquatic Ecology; Environmental Sustainability; People, Resources and Time: An Introduction to Environmental History; Marine Resource Exploitation; Marine Pollution; Marine Biology Practical Skills; Palaeobiology and Evolution; An Introduction to Evolutionary Ecology; Urban Ecology

Year Three
Compulsory Modules: Contemporary Issues in Ecology and Environment Dissertation OR Work-based Dissertation In addition students must take five modules from the following: Surviving the Marine Environment: Adaption; Human-Environment Interactions: Learning from the past; Geographies of Energy and Natural Resources; Politics of the Environment; Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Society; Ocean Dynamics; Planning Law and Governance; Field class Santa Cruz; Urban and Regional GIS; Fluvial Environments; Coastal Environments: spatial and temporal change; Field Class: Almeria; Marine Ecology and Management; Issues; Climate Change A Critical Review. Note: Precise modules on offer may vary due to staffing and other changes.

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Degrees offered by other departments

Geography and Archaeology BA (Joint Hons) UCAS code: LV74 Programme length: 3 years
Key contact: Admissions tutor E: saceadm@liverpool.ac.uk If you are interested in people and their relationship to the environment, both now and in the past, you will enjoy this programme. Using both archaeological methods and geographical approaches, you will study the interactions between humans and their environments, in a degree which combines an interest in the past, combined with the study of human and/or physical geography. The degree is very attractive to employers because of its multi-disciplinary nature and the wide range of skills and experience students gain.

This balance of modules between Archaeology and Geography continues into the second and third years, where a broader range of options allows specialisation in specific areas of Archaeology, and in areas such as Climate Change, Geomorphology, Soils or Population and Cultural Geography. Third year students also have the option of participating in a field course (currently in Portugal or California) as one of their Geography modules. As with all our degrees, a particular feature of the final year is a dissertation based on personal research. For more information on this programme, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ courses or request the Earth and Ocean Sciences departmental brochure by calling T: +44 (0)151 794 5927

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Your training will cover core topics in Physical Geography, Fossils, Sedimentary Rocks, Ocean Chemistry and Life, Climate, Atmosphere and Oceans with options in Minerals, Magmas and Volcanoes, Mathematics and Mathematical Methods. In addition, you will take modules in Environmental Change, Geomorphology, Marine Pollution, Experimental Physical Oceanography, Mass Spectrometry and Trace Analysis, Physics of the Atmosphere and Ocean, Processes and Variability in the Ocean and Atmosphere, as well as modules in IT and Communication Skills. There will be the opportunity to participate in field/project work using the University research vessel throughout the course of your studies, as well as a full sea practical using other UK marine facilities during your final year. You will undertake a major research project. Students without mathematics, physics or chemistry at A level will be required to take remedial courses. For more information on this programme, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ courses or request the Earth and Ocean Sciences departmental brochure by calling T: +44 (0)151 794 5927

Geology and Physical Geography BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F6F8 Programme length: 3 years
Key contact: Pat Brady E: bradyp@liverpool.ac.uk The Earth surface system is dynamic and diverse, with changes driven by the interplay of physical, chemical, geological and biological processes in a wide range of environments. Drawing on the complementary expertise of staff in Geology and Physical Geography, this integrated degree programme provides a clear view of the controlling processes that link landscape evolution with environmental change and natural events that impact human activity. In contrast to similarly titled programmes elsewhere, taught modules and fieldwork in Years Two and Three are exclusively designed for this degree, thus specifically addressing the academic needs of an integrated discipline. This programme is recognised under the Accreditation of Geoscience First Degree scheme of the Geological Society of London, satisfying the requirements of Fellowship and Chartered Geologist status.

Oceans, Climate and Physical Geography BSc (Hons) UCAS code: FF78 Programme length: 3 years
Key contact: Pat Brady E: bradyp@liverpool.ac.uk The way that the Earth behaves as a system results from interactions between the land, the oceans and the atmosphere. Complex issues such as climate change, sea level rise and environmental pollution can only be fully understood if all the different facets of the Earths behaviour are considered. This was the first UK university programme to combine land, ocean and climate studies in an integrated programme of study.

PROGRAMME CONTENT
In the first year students take introductory modules in Archaeological Methods and choose three further modules in Archaeology ranging from World Prehistory through to Greek and Egyptian Archaeology. Students acquire key skills in Geography in two modules that are tied to a weekend field trip. They will also build on their geographical knowledge via three modules in Physical and Human Geography for example, Planet Earth and Environment and People.

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Your training will include the comprehensive study of surface and near surface processes, relevant to many industrial, engineering and environmental employment sectors. A research based dissertation is undertaken in Year Three on a geological and/or geomorphological topic. A third year two week field class to south eastern Spain, designed exclusively for Geology & Physical Geography students, integrates all aspects of the degree.

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Graduates from this degree programme either gain employment directly or proceed to vocational MSc (such as Recent Environmental Change, Engineering Geology) or PhD degree programmes. For more information on this programme, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ courses or request the Earth and Ocean Sciences departmental brochure by calling T: +44 (0)151 794 5927

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Your training will focus on practical and quantitative aspects of geological and geographical science through study of the interaction of surface and near surface processes on the Earth. Research-based dissertations are undertaken in Years Three and Four on projects that are geological and/ or geomorphological. Year Four includes additional field courses to Dorset (applied geology) and Tenerife (volcanic processes). The unique range of skills that MESci Geology and Physical Geography students develop make them attractive to employers in the geotechnical and resource exploration industries as well as the environmental monitoring, surveying and planning sectors. For more information on this programme, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ courses or request the Earth and Ocean Sciences departmental brochure by calling T: +44 (0)151 794 5927

Geology and Physical Geography MESci (Hons) UCAS code: FF68 Programme length: 4 years
Key contact: Moira Ginnelly E: blueyg@liverpool.ac.uk This unique four-year MESci Geology and Physical Geography degree is a strongly integrated programme benefiting from the complementary research expertise of staff in Geology and Physical Geography. The degree provides thorough training in the multidisciplinary approach required to document and understand spatial and temporal variations in physical processes operating on the Earth. The first two years are shared with the BSc programme. The final two years provide a wider choice of taught modules and a comprehensive fieldwork programme. In addition, students have the opportunity to design and undertake a major individual research project that will provide them with skills in analysis, synthesis, problem solving, and reporting.

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Applications and admissions

The information that follows is a brief guide to applying for programmes of study at the University of Liverpool. For full details of our applications and admissions policy, please visit our website at www.liverpool.ac.uk/ ug-admissions

FIND OUT MORE

Accommodation: www.liverpool.ac.uk/accommodation Fees and finance: www.liverpool.ac.uk/money Life in Liverpool: www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/city Student support: www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/support

MATURE STUDENTS
We welcome applications from candidates who are not applying directly from school or college, who have non-standard qualifications, or who wish to have work or life experience taken into account as part of their application. Our adult learners come to us through a variety of different routes. For more information see the website www.liverpool.ac.uk/ maturestudents

MAKING AN APPLICATION THROUGH UCAS

You must apply for all full-time programmes online through UCAS, using the online application system at www.ucas.com The University of Liverpool institution code is LVRPL L41.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

We give equal consideration to all applicants and welcome applications from students with disabilities. Please contact the Disability Support Team on T: +44 (0)151 794 4714 / 5117 / 6676, Minicom: 0151 794 4713 or E: disteam@liverpool.ac.uk to discuss your support needs before you submit your UCAS application.

WHEN TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION

For up-to-date information please visit www.ucas.com

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
For information on English language entry requirements contact the International Recruitment and Relations Team on T: +44 (0)151 794 6730 or E: irro@liverpool.ac.uk

DISCLAIMER
Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained within this brochure is accurate at the time of going to press. However, the matters covered are subject to change from time to time, both before and after a candidates admission.

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