1. GEO2028 – Issues in Human Geography


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Suzanne

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Issues In Human Geography (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Issues In Human Geography, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography;

    Description: This module introduces research about a range of contemporary geographical issues in diverse contexts in the UK and Global North. Issues to be explored may include deprivation, social exclusion and changing urban spaces. The module includes UK-based fieldwork.

  1. GEO2030 – Transport and Mobility


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Greg Spellman

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Transport And Mobility (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Transport And Mobility, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);

    Description: Effective Transport and Mobility is essential for the operation of all economic sectors and a society with equality of opportunity. Well managed transport systems with good infrastructure aim to avoid negative externalities related to health, the environment and lack of accessibility. In this module we explore the critical historical, geographical, economic and political importnace of transport at a number of scales. There is currently a technologically driven mobility revolution that is not without tension and conflict. In this module students will critically evaluate the requirements of transport in the twenty first century.

  1. GEO2032 – Populations and Migrations


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Catherine Waite

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Populations And Migrations, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Populations And Migrations (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to population studies and provide a specific focus on the study of migration. The movement of people will be studied and examples of human migration will include local, national and international case studies.

  1. GEO2037 – Landscape Processes


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Chris Holt

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Landscape Processes, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Landscape Processes (With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for the scientific study of processes, landforms, and deposits, an awareness of how the discipline has developed and an understanding of how geomorphological concepts may be applied to assist in the solution of environmental problems.

  1. GEO2104 – Geography Field Module


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Greg Spellman

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Geography Field Module, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Geography Field Module (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography;

    Description: This module enables students to develop the skills required to safely and accurately conduct fieldwork within physical and human geography. Students will conduct a range of research projects in the field, planning projects, collecting and analysing data, and presenting their findings.

  1. GEO2111 – Weather and Climate


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Greg Spellman

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Weather And Climate, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Weather And Climate (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Environmental Science; BSc Environmental Science (4 Year Programme); BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);

    Description: Weather and Climate explores the fundamental processes occurin in the atmospher. We examine the flow of energy, principles of cloud formation and rainfall, the importance of air movement and the development of weather systems such as storms. The module explains why weather and climate varies in time and in space at a number of geographical scales.

  1. GEO2131 – Geographic Information Systems


    Field: GEOGRAPHY

    Co-ordinator: Toby Tonkin

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 5

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Geographic Information Systems, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Geographic Information Systems (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography;

    Description: This module will introduce students to the theory and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for storing, maniplating, analysing and visualisating data. Students will gain experience: (i) using GIS for real world problem solving; (ii) applying GIS processes; and (iii) communicating geographic information to target groups.