2023/24 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

AAB including Mathematics, and one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science; Pure Maths/Further Maths; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Sport Science; Statistics.

Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above, or an appropriate English and/or Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Geography

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Geography

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Geography Dec-2014

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2022/2023 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2023 or after, you can find the details of your programme: BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics (For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Context

BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics (GwEM) is unique in the UK in being mainly a BSc Geography degree but with a mathematical ‘flavour’ (60 from 360 credits are maths). BSc GwEM at Leeds seeks to provide students with the knowledge, abilities, and mathematical skills, to understand the state of planet Earth, and the processes that will shape its future. The degree focuses on the changing face of our planet as a consequence of both natural and human influences.

Structure and content

BSc GwEM addresses key themes of natural hazards, climate change and sustainability during all years of study. Each year of the programme is designed around a combination of compulsory and core modules, and a selection of optional geography modules. Through this wide choice of modules, students can tailor their degree to specialise in physical geography topics, or opt to study a mixture of our physical and human geography modules. Students may also choose to study discovery modules from a wide variety of subjects across the University.

Throughout the three years the BSc GwEM students also acquire key mathematical skills, allowing them to develop an understanding of how a range of environmental processes can be described mathematically and modelled. They also develop skills in coding, for the management and presentation of environmental data and the simulation of environmental systems.

In addition to subject knowledge and specialist mathematical skills, BSc GwEM has a strong focus on the development of transferable skills, with the aim of producing graduates that can identify and solve problems using state of the art tools and techniques. BSc GwEM helps students to build transferable skills in: i) presenting ideas, both orally and in writing; ii) data collection, presentation and analysis; and iii) time- and project-management in both team and individual settings.

Opportunities for work-based learning include an optional opportunity year in between Levels 2 and 3, during which students can either study abroad at one of our partner institutions around the world; or gain full-time work experience in a paid industrial placement. Additionally, at Level 3, dedicated placement modules run alongside classroom modules, and allow students to spend a limited number of hours per week gaining work experience in industry, school teaching or research.

Fieldwork is an important feature throughout the degree programme, and puts theory into practice by allowing students to experience real world learning. Fieldwork is designed to encourage students to develop their own research, plan and manage projects, and to develop teamwork skills. Fieldtrips include both residential and day trips; and travel to destinations across the UK and continental Europe.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

UG Centred 80 credit compulsory modules.
Candidates have 40 credits of optional modules (including up to 20 credits of discovery).

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates have 40 credits of optional modules (including up to 20 credits of discovery).

Basket 1: Candidates must choose ONE or TWO of the following core physical geography modules:

Basket 2: Candidates may choose NONE or ONE of the following optional human geography modules:

Discovery modules:

Depending on their selections from baskets 1 and 2, candidates may choose up to 20 credits of Discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to choose one of the following three fieldtrip modules:

Candidates will be required to study between 40-60 credits from the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

GEOG3064 will require pre-enrolment

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:

- Please note that GEOG 3535, GEOG3665 and GEOG3675 are mutually exclusive.

- GEOG3555 may only be taken with one of the above modules with permission.

Students wishing to take GEOG3440 will need to have taken either GEOG2060, GEOG2062 or GEOG2661.

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits of discovery modules

Last updated: 18/09/2023 16:23:32

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