TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF OUR CHANGING WORLD Geography and Environment Undergraduate Courses 2017 Contents 04 A global university 28 Course overview 30 Course information 34 Applying and funding 35 International students 36 How to find us 38 At-a-glance guide SOUTHA MPTON

First-year BSc Geography students conducting research in the New Forest as part of their one-week field course, exploring vegetation and stream dynamics. 2 Reach your goals at Southampton by combining your ambition, your talent and our support. Choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to think about. Join us, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities† and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. At Southampton you are taught by world-leading academics on courses that are designed around you. We get you ready for the global jobs market, while giving you a great student experience in a vibrant, diverse environment. Study with us and you’ll join one of the UK’s top 15* and one of the world’s top 50‡ geography departments. We rank fifth in the country for the quality of our research publications** and our student satisfaction scores have increased year on year to 92 per cent.§ CHOOSE SOUTHA MPTON

† QS World University Rankings, 2015/16 * Complete University Guide 2016, the The Guardian university league tables 2017 ‡ QS World University Rankings by subject 2016 ** Research Excellence Framework 2014 § National Student Survey 2015 3 CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

The city of Southampton has a history of innovation and exploration. As a forward-thinking University, we uphold these values in our education and research; join us to forge your successful future. ââ As an institution we offer study abroad opportunities in 54 countries in Europe and across the world ââ Our 200,000 graduates are part of a network of professionals that covers 180 countries ââ Our academics make a difference on every continent ââ Our business, government and non-government organisation partners span the globe ââ We are part of the Worldwide Universities Network, a collaboration of knowledge from around the world

WORKING TO REDUCE YOUTH SMOKING Professor Graham Moon and colleagues have developed a new data model that for the first time gives insight into smoking variations across England

LEARNING IN THE FIELD Overseas fieldwork can take place in a variety of destinations such as Amsterdam, Paris, Tenerife, Cambodia, Berlin and Arolla (Swiss Alps)

INVESTING IN DNA We are We explore lake sediments in the and ancient DNA to help us look back at past and current TOP 1% climates; our new DNA lab of global launches in autumn 2016 universities

4 Study abroad: we have over 400 links CLIMATE CHANGE IN with 233 partners in 54 countries THE SOUTH PACIFIC around the world Professor Pete Langdon, with colleagues, is studying the dynamics of long-term climate change and impacts on societies in the South Pacific

SAFE DRINKING WATER Research conducted by Dr Jim Wright as part of an international team exploring safe drinking water worldwide was selected among UNICEF’s best research projects 2015

STUDENT EXCHANGE BSc Geography student Natasha Wallum studied a semester abroad at Western University, Ontario, Canada

Study opportunities include: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Hong Kong, France, Germany and COMBATTING the Netherlands UK FLOODING Flooding expert Professor David Sear and team have shown that strategic planting Find out more

of trees could reduce flooding www.southampton.ac.uk/ in towns downstream by up to geography/research 20 per cent 5 WHAT’S YOUR AMBITION? TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON RIVERS

Eleanore Heasley BSc Geography, 2015

During a four-week trip to South East Asia Eleanore undertook regular transects on the Mekong. Her activities involved using specialist equipment to monitor river velocity and collect suspended sediment samples.

“I was really excited to join a research team in Cambodia studying the way climate fluctuations affect the transfer of sediment along the Mekong River. This was made possible by a Royal Geographical Society fieldwork bursary that my lecturer supported me to apply for.

“It was an amazing opportunity and has shaped everything I have done since – I have chosen every module available on rivers! The experience also helped me to get an internship with an environmental charity looking at freshwater quality.

“I’m studying for a PhD in environmental research and in future I’d love to work in river management.”

Filtering suspended sediment samples from the Mekong River

6 WHAT’S YOUR AMBITION? TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON RIVERS

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about Eleanore’s experience – and the one that could be waiting for you – visit

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7 CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: DESIGN YOUR OWN EDUCATION Your courses are developed and taught by world experts Your course offers you breadth as well as depth ââ Be independent and shape your course ââ Attend lectures and seminars and access many lectures and learning resources on the move ââ Enjoy a flexible course that is shaped by your interests and the needs of leading employers

Advice from your Laboratory personal study tutor Interactive online discussions

Study abroad Field trips INNOVATIVE LEARNING Small group Group teaching project work

Option to Online choose a minor assessment Optional subject to go Option modules outside alongside your to learn a your area single honours language of study degree

8 Our graduates are targeted by the top 100 Become graduate recruiters Become a a student in the country community ambassador volunteer Receive one-to-one support with CV writing, interview techniques and network building GET AHEAD FOR YOUR CAREER Network with top Wi-Fi employers at across all our careers fairs campuses 3 million books, journals and reports in 24-HOUR our libraries ACCESS TO VIRTUAL

LEARNING 50,000 Meet people e-books from over 130 countries

Our Enabling SOCIAL Services provides support when you LIFE need it Join GeogSoc, the Geography student society Socialise in our bars and cafés

Join one of our 200 clubs and societies Find out more

www.southampton.ac.uk/ choice

9 OUR PEOPLE

Our people have a passion to change the world through their research and collaborations with global partners. ââ Our lecturers push the boundaries of knowledge ââ Benefit from our research-active academic team; their work informs your education ââ We provide you with a rich curriculum with additional opportunities to broaden your multidisciplinary knowledge ââ You are involved with important research as it unfolds  Join us and share our knowledge to gain your advantage

PROFESSOR STEPHEN DARBY HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT Professor Darby is Vice Chair of the British Society for Geomorphology and Head of department leading a vibrant academic team. Stephen's research interests include earth surface dynamics, morphodynamics of large, monsoon-affected rivers, modelling river dynamics, floodplain processes and landscape evolution modelling. His current research focuses on the impact of cyclones on sediment delivery

10 DR JULIAN LEYLAND DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & LECTURER IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY In his latest research Julian is collaborating DR SALLY HAYWARD with engineering colleagues to develop the use of unmanned aerial vehicles DIRECTOR OF (UAVs) for monitoring dynamic earth STUDENT SUPPORT surface processes An expert in periglacial geomorphology, Sally is also Director of Student Support. Her award-winning dedication ensures students make a successful transition to university-level learning

DR SAMANTHA COCKINGS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN GEOGRAPHY Dr Cockings specialises in analysing and DR BRIAN HRACS mapping population-related information; LECTURER IN HUMAN her work has been used by the Office for National Statistics to enhance census GEOGRAPHY data in various ways. Samantha is also Brian’s teaching is informed by his International Liaison for research into the way digital technologies the department and global competition are reshaping aspects of the creative economy, including the music industry

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Using mobile phone data to support disaster relief Geography and Environment researchers are using mobile phone data to track the movement of people affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal in 2015. The information is helping to support the continuing relief effort in the country. Every time a person uses a mobile phone it sends information to a receiving tower, including their approximate location. This information, repeated multiple times across millions of users, can provide a detailed picture of population movement and density and how they change over time in a given area. Professor Andy Tatem says: “Although we have used mobile phone data before to measure population movements, this is the first time we have used the method in an ongoing ‘live’ situation. By watching how the population moves on a daily basis, we have been able to help directly with aid efforts and the rebuilding of infrastructure.” The work in Nepal is being conducted by two international collaborative programmes – the WorldPop project and the Flowminder Foundation – in which Andy plays leading roles. The researchers are using similar techniques to help tackle other pressing global issues, such as the control of infectious diseases.

ELIMINATING MALARIA Our researchers are contributing their mobile phone data expertise to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation initiatives on eliminating malaria

EPIDEMIC PREVENTION RESEARCH-LED Our population modelling techniques LEARNING have predicted a future rise in Andy lectures on the Dangerous World measles cases in West Africa due to module, which examines communities’ interrupted immunisation responses to today’s environmental programmes during the and socio-economic challenges Ebola crisis

12 Professor Tatem and colleagues began daily monitoring of CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: mobile phone data a week after the 2015 Nepal earthquake. CHANGE THE WORLD

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13 TEACHING & LEARNING

We offer you more than just a traditional learning environment. With access to virtual learning 24 hours a day, and the opportunity to design your own education by taking modules outside your chosen discipline, or studying abroad, Southampton provides a unique learning experience.

14 I really enjoyed the wide range of optional“ modules available on this course, which enabled me to discover the aspects of geography I am particularly passionate about. Lydia Herbert BSc Geography, 2015 ”

Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/ flexible

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National University of Ireland

Western Université de University, Rouen Ontario

“I was lucky enough to visit Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal before going to Costa Rica – all new places that being located in Canada allowed me to do!” BA Geography student Matt Bolton, BA Geography, 2016, Aditi Arora spent her spent a semester at Erasmus exchange at Western University the Université de Rouen, France, and enhanced her language skills by studying in French

Studying abroad can be a challenging, exciting and rewarding experience. As a Geography and Environment student, you will have the opportunity in year two to broaden your academic and personal skills and immerse yourself in a different culture, choosing from a range of European and international exchanges. KEY As part of the Erasmus scheme we offer exchanges to France, Germany, University-wide programmes Ireland and the Netherlands. Our non-European partners include institutions Faculty-wide programmes in Australia, Canada and Hong Kong. Geography-specific programmes

16 Universiteit Utrecht

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Universität Hamburg The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Rheinische University Friedrich- Wilhelms- Universität Bonn “Studying abroad inspired me to write my dissertation on bushfires in Australia.”

Georgia Turner, BSc Geography, 2015, studied at the University of Sydney, Australia, for a semester and extended her stay to explore the east coast

University of Western Australia University of Sydney

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Our courses are informed by the research strengths of our academic team; these include cutting-edge areas of human geography. One example is our Experimental Geographies module, developed by social geographer, urban explorer and photographer Dr Bradley Garrett. Bradley’s research is inspired by his fascination with hidden, overlooked and forgotten environments. A seasoned ‘place-hacker’, his books recount his experiences of urban exploration – the controversial practice of venturing into off-limits buildings and spaces. These expeditions have taken him from the depths of disused London underground stations to the top of the Shard building while it was still under construction. “All of my projects work to reveal, through experiential engagement, what is hidden from plain sight,” says Bradley. Bradley’s pioneering third-year Experimental Geographies module gives students the opportunity to experience hidden spaces for themselves by exploring abandoned buildings and telling stories about these spatially marginalised places through audio, video or photography. The module also features guest lecturers from different creative perspectives, including psychogeographer Will Self and leading sound artists and filmmakers.

18 Experimental Geographies intertwines theory and methodology and you will have the ability to submit CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: course material in a range of critical and creative formats including video, audio and photography. CHANGE THE WORLD

CREATIVE PERSPECTIVES EUROPEAN Rethink abandoned spaces DESTINATIONS on the participative Experimental Visit Berlin, Amsterdam or Geographies module Paris on a human geography field trip to gain historical and social perspectives on urban cityscapes EXPERT TEACHING Our team of human geography academics have a range of expertise including labour markets, social justice and welfare, migration, and creative industries and the digital economy

Photo credit: Dr Jonathan Prior

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www.southampton.ac.uk/ geography/hiddenspaces

19 YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Our six campuses all offer a friendly, vibrant and diverse atmosphere for work and leisure.

Campuses Our branch campus for engineering is Highfield Campus caters for most of in EduCity, Iskandar in Malaysia and our academic courses. Incorporating benefits from innovative world-class state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities for engineering and full access facilities, it boasts new and refurbished to the learning resources at our UK student facilities such as the Students’ campuses. It offers undergraduate Union and the Jubilee Sports Centre. students the opportunity to study in a safe international environment. Avenue Campus houses a state-of-the- art £3m Archaeology Building and is Southampton General Hospital is located on the edge of Southampton home to University Hospital Common, a short walk from Highfield. Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and is a major centre for teaching and The University’s collaboration with research in association with the Lloyd’s Register represents one of the University. largest business partnerships with any single university in the world. Our new Social life Southampton Boldrewood Innovation Run by students for students, the Union Campus is the result of this partnership Southampton offers a wide range of and is home to the Southampton services and opportunities for you to Marine and Maritime Institute. get the most out of your free time. The National Oceanography Centre –– Experience Freshers’ – a full Southampton is our waterfront programme of activities to help campus and is one of the world’s you settle in leading research centres for the study of ocean and earth sciences. –– We’ve got over 350 student groups (sports clubs and societies) that you Winchester School of Art is located can join, from archery, quidditch 12 miles north of Southampton, in and performing arts to debating and Winchester city centre. The campus life drawing provides purpose designed studios –– Join GeogSoc, a society for students and workshops, an extensive specialist studying geography. It’s a great way library, students’ union facilities, a café to make the transition to university and a well-stocked art supplies shop. life and meet and socialise with people from your course

01 20 You can socialise with friends in one of our bars or cafés on campus and in our halls of residence, as well as in the city of Southampton.

03 04 –– Try out journalism for the Wessex Scene or The Edge magazines –– Get free and confidential advice from the Advice Centre –– Buy your essentials in The Shop –– We are here to take action on a wide range of issues that are important to you. For example we have recently set up our own letting agency that can help you find student housing due to student demand –– Have fun and give back with RAG 05 (Raise and Give) which organises –– Help local people: get involved fundraising events to benefit local in community volunteering and national charities projects and fundraising –– Socialise with friends in one of our Sport bars or cafés on our campuses –– Swim in our six-lane, 25-metre pool and in our halls of residence or use the varied fitness equipment –– See high-profile acts, from Jess across our nine gyms: six on campus Glynne to Sub Focus, or have a and three more in the city quiet evening with friends; the –– Compete on over 20 grass and Union has something for everyone, synthetic pitches for summer and all year round winter sports 02 –– Catch a film in our 330-seat cinema –– The Union Southampton caters for 01 National Oceanography –– Dance the night away in our large 98 sports clubs – more than any Centre Southampton other UK university. From beginners 02 The Shackleton Building, home venue for big events and gigs to national competitors, we provide of Geography and Environment –– Become a DJ or director at Surge members with excellent sporting at Southampton Radio and SUSUtv 03 Cook and socialise activities at a subsidised cost 04 Oxford Street 05 Try Taekwondo

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21 ACCOMMODATION

Get the best out of your student life: stay in one of our 6,800 student rooms in halls.

You can choose from a range of room types that includes a new To uphold the guarantee, in years of exceptional demand we development of over 1,400 rooms in Southampton city centre. may offer accommodation in a twin shared room at the start Take advantage of our guaranteed offer* of accommodation, of the academic year for a short period of time. for new first-year undergraduate students. You also have the opportunity to apply for continuing years Live in either self-catered halls of residence with well-equipped in halls. Although this cannot be guaranteed, we will always communal kitchens, or part-catered accommodation offer students accommodation if we have the availability. where you enjoy the benefits of breakfast and evening meals For more information on our guarantee to you, visit throughout the week, plus some other meals at the weekend. www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation/guarantee

Benefits of halls accommodation include: Private rented accommodation –– a great student community Private rented accommodation is available in Southampton –– good value and competitive prices that include and Winchester as an alternative to halls. utility bills, internet and a unilink bus pass We are a core partner in the Southampton Accreditation –– unilink connects all our Southampton halls sites Scheme for Student Housing (SASSH), which only with our Southampton campuses advertises properties where the landlord agrees their –– facilities include common rooms, bars, launderettes, property complies with SASSH safety and quality standards. computer rooms, barbecue areas and much more How to apply –– out-of-hours support and advice from the Residences Support Service Our guidance and applying for accommodation timeline make the process as easy for you as possible. –– 24-hour security and CCTV on all sites You can apply for your accommodation when you have *Our guarantee to you received your formal offer of study with your student If you are a registered first-year undergraduate student identification number, the eight-digit number given to new to the University, starting a full-time course, with no you by the University. Find out more and apply at dependants, you will be guaranteed an offer of halls www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation/apply accommodation as long as you fulfil the full criteria of the guarantee, which includes applying before 1 August.

JUNE 2017 Allocation and offer of rooms starts for deferred students JANUARY/ and students with 1 AUGUST 2017 FEBRUARY 2017 unconditional offers, New students must MIDDLE OF Accommodation who have applied for have applied for SEPTEMBER 2017 application opens and accommodation accommodation Allocation of goes live online before 31 May 2017 before this date rooms completed

APPLICATION TIMELINE MIDDLE OF 23-24 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 After A level results, Moving in weekend! allocation of rooms to all students begins 22 01 02

Our halls of residence sites have a great community feel; facilities range from common rooms, bars and launderettes to computer rooms and barbecue areas.

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01 Green and spacious gardens 02 Internet connections in all rooms 03 Plenty of social and outdoor spaces 04 Excellent facilities

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23 CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

A degree from Southampton opens doors to career opportunities.

Southampton fast-tracks your ambitions Take advantage of our exciting  We prepare you for future challenges not postgraduate opportunities yet imagined and jobs not yet thought of  Deepen your knowledge and boost your employability  We are among the top 20 UK universities with one of our innovative masters courses targeted by the largest number of top  Our new MSc Sustainability addresses the critical global 100 graduate recruiters* sustainability challenges facing developed and  In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from developing countries Higher Education (DLHE) statistics, 94 per cent  Other taught masters programmes include MSc Applied of graduates whose destinations were known Geographical Systems and Remote Sensing, which were in employment and/or further study focuses on real-world problems in areas such as public  We are in the top 25 UK universities for health and environmental management graduate prospects**  We are privileged to have four University Service Units offering unrivalled opportunities for personal development through leadership and skills training, all of which are fully transferable to civilian careers

Southampton graduates are successfully employed at high-profile organisations such as:

AJ Walter Aviation Forum for the Future British Army Greenredeem Block and Quayle (B&Q) Hydro-Logic Group Cain Bio-Engineering Office for Gas and Electricity Markets Department for Culture, (Ofgem) Media and Sport Royal Navy Deloitte Transport for London

* The Graduate Market in 2016, produced by High Fliers Research ** Complete University Guide 2016

24 Careers fairs Specialise further with a postgraduate Network degree Careers with top employers information, Presentations advice and and workshops Career guidance mentoring

OPPORTUNITIES Work Volunteering placements & internships

Enterprise

Find out more

www.southampton.ac.uk/ careers

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Apply your knowledge in the field Fieldwork is one of the most valuable and exciting elements of a geography degree. Day trips and residential courses in the UK and abroad enable you to put your knowledge into practice and develop your research skills. Whether exploring stream dynamics, investigating the urban environment of a European city or studying glacial landscapes, our field trips offer a wide range of research topics with which you can actively engage. They are also a great way of getting to know your peers and academic staff. Recent overseas fieldwork locations include Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, the Swiss Alps and Tenerife. The compulsory field courses in years one and two are funded by the University, so you’ll only need to cover incidental expenses during these trips. An exciting addition to our residential field courses is our new integrated module, Water, People and Environment , which involves group project work on the Mekong River in Cambodia.

IN YEARS TWO & THREE Based overseas, you will develop more focused techniques tailored to your chosen geography degree FIRST-YEAR THEORY FIELD COURSES INTO Our UK-based trips introduce you to a range of general techniques PRACTICE Apply your learning and gain invaluable technical and hands-on expertise

Considering how river bank erosion affects the lives and livelihoods of those living along the Mekong is just one of the many issues explored in our Water, People and Environment module. 26 Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/ geography/fieldwork

27 COURSE OVERVIEW

Choose Southampton

ââ Flexible, interdisciplinary programmes with research projects in year three ââ Overall student satisfaction is at 92%, rising for the fifth consecutive year (NSS 2015) ââ Ranked 14th in The Guardian university league tables 2017 ââ Exciting fieldwork opportunities in Europe and South East Asia allow you to apply your knowledge in the field ââ Outstanding academic team and world-class facilities ââ International exchange opportunities in Europe, Canada, Hong Kong and Australia

Our research is making an7 impact on all 50Top continents in the world; QS World University Subject Rankings 2016 5th in the UK for research outputs (Research Excellence Framework, 2014)

Our terrestrial laser scanners create high-resolution models of the Earth’s surface. 28 Our Geography programmes use cutting-edge technology and approaches to combine theory-based learning with practical field and project work.

Course structure partner institutions in Australia, Research project Canada, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Our courses are designed to give you a The final-year research project will Ireland or the Netherlands. firm grounding in key areas of give you the opportunity to carry geography and the flexibility to follow out a significant piece of independent your interests. How will you learn? research on a topic of your choice, As well as lectures, seminars and usually through fieldwork or In your first year you will study core supervision, we use a range of document-based research. Preliminary modules across the discipline, learning innovative learning methods such as work and data collection begins about Earth processes, hazards, fieldwork, laboratory study, private and towards the end of year two and you societies and cultures and geographical public sector placements and group will develop the project over the information systems (GIS). You’ll also projects, all of which are supported by following months, submitting your undertake UK-based fieldwork. virtual learning environments. As well report after Easter in the final year. Because the BSc and BA courses share as gaining an in-depth knowledge of Your supervisor will give you regular core modules in year one, it’s easy to your subject, you’ll develop essential support and guidance throughout move from one to the other if you transferable skills, such as teamwork the project to help you stay on track. change your mind about the path and project management, that will you want to take. enhance your employability. Student support

Your choice of modules expands as you Assessment methods will depend We aim to give you all the support progress through your degree so you’ll on the modules you choose, but are you need to realise your academic have time to develop your interests likely to include essays and reports, potential. One-to-one meetings with before deciding which areas to study in fieldwork reports, oral presentations, your personal tutor will give you the more detail. Integrated modules enable practical exercises, research posters chance to raise any course-related you to study topics across the breadth and written examinations. issues or queries. Your tutor can also of the discipline and you’ll also have the help you with personal issues, or you opportunity to take modules in related Concepts of sustainability are can see Geography's award-winning subjects such as oceanography, integral to our courses, enabling Director of Student Support if you sociology and psychology. our students to become globally need to talk something through. responsible citizens with an Field trips & exchanges understanding of human, economic and natural resources and needs. As well as local field work experience in year one, in year two, one of your modules will include a one-week field Facilities course abroad. Recent destinations You’ll have access to specialist have included Amsterdam, Paris and geography facilities, including: Tenerife. The cost of this compulsory –– a purpose-built teaching laboratory trip is included in your course fees. for palaeoenvironmental and In year three there are optional geomorphological analysis overseas field courses, for example to –– a dedicated geo-computational Cambodia, the Swiss Alps or Berlin. Further information facility with state-of-the-art remote sensing equipment www.southampton.ac.uk/ If you’re interested in studying geography/ugprogrammes overseas for a longer period (typically –– GIS programmes for large-volume a semester), you could take advantage data processing and modelling T: +44 (0)23 8059 3760 of exchange opportunities with our E: [email protected]

29 Key information BA GEOGRAPHY

UCAS Code: L700 Start date: September Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/fees Typical offers require the following Gain a thorough grounding in human geography research A levels: AAA; including geography approaches and choose from a range of modules exploring EPQ: AAB including geography, the cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence the with grade A in the extended project interaction between people and the environment. qualification IB: 36 points, 18 at higher level Intake: 90 Average applicants per place: 5 Language requirements: 6.5, with Course content Year two | Core modules include minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent In your first year, you will gain a –– Researching Human Geography Selection process: UCAS application grounding in both human and physical –– Introductory Geographic geography and you will take part in Information Systems (GIS) RELATED COURSES fieldwork activities over a week, –– Practising Human Geographical BSc Population and Geography exploring socioeconomic landscapes Research (field course) www.southampton.ac.uk/studypopgeog of Southampton and practising research skills. Typical optional modules –– Advanced GIS Year two involves a balance of core and optional modules. You will attend –– Cultural Geographies Career opportunities a specialist field trip to study the urban –– Economic Geography landscape of a European city. The –– Geographies of Wellbeing Our graduates are highly sought individual research project in years after by employers and work in a –– Unequal Geographies two and three forms a major part of diverse range of fields, including the degree programme. Involving Year three | Core modules financial services, the retail sector, personal fieldwork or documentary management, marketing, local –– Research project research in the UK or abroad, the government, public policy, the project enables you to pursue your Typical optional modules civil service, the BBC, education own particular interests in depth. and the voluntary sector. –– Advanced Human Geography (field course) Year three addresses advanced, cutting-edge issues in geography, while –– Migration and Development field options include the production of –– Geographies of Health and urban space in Berlin and the Health Care interaction of water, people and –– Experimental Geographies the environment in Cambodia. –– Geographies of Social Justice, Welfare and Rights Programme structure –– Ambassadors for Geographers Year one | Core modules include –– People, Place, Environment: –– Society, Culture and Space Cambodia Field Course –– A Global World –– The Creative Economy –– Dangerous World –– Geographies of Housing and Home Find out more –– The Earth System –– Geographies of Nature T: +44 (0)23 8059 3760 –– Dynamic Landscapes E: [email protected] –– Geographical, Quantitative and For course modules Field Skills www.southampton.ac.uk/ geography/l700

30 There was a great mix of modules, ranging“ from Economic Geography to Geographic Information Systems. I liked the fact that I could still take BSc modules on the BA pathway. Camilla Pierleoni BA Geography, 2014 ” Working as a Supply Chain Graduate at United Biscuits

31 The Introductory and Advanced GIS modules allowed me“ to specialise and gain skills which will be very relevant for future career opportunities. Taylor Day BSc Geography, 2015 ” Studying MSc Applied GIS and Remote Sensing at Southampton

32 BSc GEOGRAPHY Key information

UCAS Code: F800 Start date: September Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/fees This programme is designed for students interested in the Typical offers require the following physical and natural science aspects of geography. You’ll A levels: AAA; including geography have the opportunity to study a range of environments and EPQ: AAB including geography, practise a variety of monitoring and research techniques. with grade A in the extended project qualification IB: 36 points, 18 at higher level Intake: 90 Average applicants per place: 5 Course content –– Physical Geography Research Language requirements: 6.5, with Techniques minimum of 5.5 in each component, You will develop a broad understanding or equivalent –– Exploring Physical Environments: of both physical and human geography Selection process: UCAS application Overseas Field Course during your first year and take part in –– Introductory Geographic field work activities over the course of Information Systems (GIS) a week, exploring the vegetation and stream dynamics of the New Forest. Typical optional modules Career opportunities –– Quaternary Environmental Change Years two and three focus on physical Our graduates are always in geography with a combination of core –– Coastal Landscapes and Human Interactions demand for jobs directly and optional modules in year two. –– Global Climate Change related to geography such as You will participate in a field course environmental management –– Advanced GIS where you will take part in small-group and consultancy, urban and projects. Recent destinations have –– Remote Sensing for rural planning, GIS and Earth Observation included Tenerife, Picos de Europa economic development work. and southern Spain. –– Global Water Resources They also work in a diverse You will undertake an individual research Year three | Core modules range of fields beyond the discipline such as engineering, project in years two and three. In year –– Research project three you will address advanced, finance and management. Typical optional modules cutting-edge issues in geography. Field options include researching alpine –– Reconstructing landscapes in Arolla, Switzerland and Palaeoenvironmental Change the interaction of water, people and –– Using GIS in the Workplace the environment in Cambodia. –– Arctic and Alpine Geomorphology –– Managing Rivers for Humans Programme structure –– Glaciers and Glaciation Year one | Core modules include –– Adapting to Climate Change and Weather Hazards –– The Earth System –– Terrestrial Ecosystems: Carbon –– Dynamic Landscapes Monitoring and Modelling –– A Global World –– Desert Landscapes –– Geographical, Quantitative and –– Biogeography Field Skills –– Experimental Geomorphology Find out more –– Society, Culture and Space for Real-World Challenges T: +44 (0)23 8059 3760 –– Dangerous World –– Arolla Field Course E: [email protected] For course modules Year two | Core modules include –– Water, People and Environment: www.southampton.ac.uk/ Cambodia Field Course geography/f800 –– Physical Geography Experimental Techniques 33 APPLYING AND FUNDING

We realise that going to university is a significant investment, so we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.

How and when to apply Visit our website for the latest of programmes where a combination –– Applications should be submitted via information on tuition fees before of clinical and non-clinical fees apply. UCAS (www.ucas.com) you submit your UCAS form for entry In these instances, the non-clinical –– Our institution code is S27 and in the 2017/18 academic year. Students fixed fee will apply for years one and our code name is SOTON who have applied for a deferred two, and the clinical fixed fee will apply place in 2016/17 will be eligible for for the remainder of the programme. –– Read our Admissions Policy on the 2017/18 tuition fees and support. our website If you are a UK student you can apply Scholarships and bursaries –– The deadline for medicine is for loans to help pay for both fees and We offer a variety of scholarships and 15 October maintenance. For more details, visit progression awards to the most –– The deadline for all other www.southampton.ac.uk/money talented students across our subject programmes for UK and EU areas. For full eligibility criteria and applicants is 15 January Channel Islands/ up-to-date information, visit –– For international applicants, the Isle of Man student fees www.southampton.ac.uk/ deadline is 30 June, although we Fees are set by the islands’ scholarships strongly advise you to apply as early governments and UK universities are We also offer a range of bursaries as possible as some courses may notified of the levels in the spring prior designed to help UK undergraduate no longer have vacancies after the to the academic session in which students in the most financial need. January deadline students commence their programme For more details and up-to-date –– UCAS will automatically forward of study. information, visit your application to us and we will let www.southampton.ac.uk/ you know when we have received it. International student bursaries For more information, visit fees for 2017 www.southampton.ac.uk/apply All programmes (including Foundation Geography visits Year) in Arts, Humanities, Law, Social If you receive an offer you will be invited Tuition fees and funding Sciences and Mathematics (excluding to attend a geography visit day (for offer The University will set fees for 2017/18 Geography and Psychology): £16,054 holders). These provide an opportunity when the government establishes per year. to learn more about our programmes limits for tuition fees. For 2016/17, All programmes (excluding and the learning environment here at the University set the tuition fee for UK Foundation Year) in Engineering, Southampton. The schedule normally students at £9,000 and we offer a large Science, first- and second-year consists of a subject talk, ‘taster’ number of generous fee waivers and Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, sessions in both human and physical bursaries for eligible students. Geography and Psychology: £19,725 geography, the opportunity to discuss your chosen course in small groups with For UK students from lower income per year. academic staff, a chance to meet families, these financial packages Third-, fourth- and fifth-year Medicine: current students and an optional tour will be based on household income £40,230 per year. of a hall of residence. Visit days run from supplied to us by the Student Engineering and Science Foundation February through to March. Loans Company. Year: £16,800 per year Your tuition fee may cover compulsory Find out more course costs, such as field trips and Fixed fees www.southampton.ac.uk/ laboratory clothing; however a International students commencing fees contribution may be necessary towards their programme of study in 2017, will certain elements. Please check with pay the same fixed fee for each year of T: +44 (0)23 8059 4732 the Admissions team for more details. their programme, with the exception E: [email protected]

34 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Join us and students from more than 135 different countries at Southampton.

Living and studying in a different the University and the city, so that These currently include IELTS, TOEFL, country has its own unique you know where to worship, relax Pearson PTE (Academic), the Cambridge challenges. We make student entry and shop. You will also meet current Advanced and Proficiency tests, and straightforward, offer attractive international students who will the Trinity College London ISE test. scholarships to eligible applicants, be able to give you good advice. help you settle into your new life Pre-sessional programmes and advise you on all aspects of Meet and Greet The University offers a wide range of living in the UK. We organise a free Meet and Greet pre-sessional programmes for Our network of services and advisors service for all new international and EU international students who are ensure that your studies and life at students in September each year. Our planning to come to the UK for Southampton is as productive and representatives meet you at Heathrow undergraduate or postgraduate study stress-free as possible. or Gatwick Airport and transport you at the University of Southampton. directly to your accommodation. You These programmes will help you International Office can register for both the Service and develop the English language skills you the Welcome Programme from July on Staff from our International Office will need to follow a degree course or our website. attend educational exhibitions around undertake research at a British the world as well as making numerous Visas university. For more information, visits overseas and to colleges in please visit www.southampton.ac. Before you join us, find out about the the UK. If you are unable to visit us uk/presessional UK’s immigration procedures. Do this in Southampton, make sure you well in advance of your arrival in the book an appointment to meet us Studyabroad@southampton UK. Our website provides information at one of the exhibitions or join We now offer international students on student visas, police registration, us on a virtual open day. studying at overseas institutions, the working in the UK and has links to opportunity to study with us for a You will find a quick introduction to the other useful websites. University on our website, which is semester or up to a year. There are two For more information, visit available in other languages. You can Geography pathways available; www.southampton.ac.uk/visa also view web pages with specific ‘Geography’ and ‘Protecting the Global Environment’. The Geography information for students from over International scholarships 50 countries. pathway allows students to choose We offer a number of subject-specific from BA and BSc modules and our To join us on a virtual open day, visit scholarships and bursaries to Protecting the Global Environment www.southampton.ac.uk/ international students. These are pathway gives students access to a virtualopenday based on academic merit and wide range of academic perspectives vary depending on the subject. Welcome Programme to address issues relating to the global environment. For more information In September each year, we arrange English language requirements visit www.southampton.ac.uk/ Welcome Programme, which helps All our programmes are taught in study-abroad you settle into life here. The week English and all applicants will be includes general events to introduce required to demonstrate their ability you to our facilities, subject-specific Find out more to express themselves in the English events to begin your academic language to a sufficient standard. www.southampton.ac.uk/ induction and a range of social and Applicants not holding a GCSE in international cultural activities. English at grade C (or equivalent) may T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 During the week, you will meet other take one of our approved Secure E: [email protected] undergraduate students and explore English Language Tests (SELTs). 35 HOW TO FIND US

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Terms of use few students apply to join the programme for it to cancellation that may exist under the Consumer This brochure does not constitute an offer or invitation be viable). Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional by the University of Southampton to study at If the University closes, discontinues or combines a Charges) Regulations 2013. In entering into that Southampton. This brochure provides an overview of programme of study or otherwise changes a programme contract, the terms of the contract will not be the University and life at Southampton, along with of study significantly (the “Change”), the University will enforceable by any person not a party to that contract information about all the undergraduate programmes inform applicants (or students where relevant) affected under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. available at the time of publication. It is provided for by the Change at the earliest possible opportunity. information purposes only. Relevant weblinks are Force majeure a If the Change comes into force before the University shown throughout the brochure. Please also consult The University will not be held liable for any loss, has made an offer of a place or an applicant the programme information online for further details before damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation has accepted an of a place, an applicant will be or for any changes that have appeared since first offer or failure in the provision of programmes of study, entitled to withdraw his or her application, without publication of the brochure. services or facilities arising from circumstances beyond any liability to the University, by informing the the University’s reasonable control, including (but not The information contained in the brochure, welcome University in writing within a reasonable time of limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist guides or on our websites is subject to change and may being notified of the Change. activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, be updated by the University from time to time to b. If the Change comes into force an has adverse weather conditions, interruption in power reflect intellectual advances in the subject, changing after offer been accepted but prior to the student , supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott requirements of professional bodies and changes in enrolling the student may either: and telecommunications failure. academic staff members’ interests and expertise. Changes may also occur as a result of monitoring and (i) withdraw from the University and be given an In the event that such circumstances beyond the review by the University, external agencies or regulators. appropriate refund of tuition fees and deposits, or reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as (ii) transfer to another available programme (if any) it is practical to do so provided that such endeavours 1. Change or discontinuance as may be offered by the University for which the do not undermine the University’s Quality Assurance of programmes student is qualified. The University of Southampton will use all reasonable requirements. If in these circumstances the student wishes to efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other withdraw from the University and to apply for a services and facilities in accordance with the Admissions Policy and Complaints programme at a different university, the University shall The University will assess applications in line with its descriptions set out in the brochure, student use its reasonable endeavours to assist the student. then current Admissions Policy. The Admissions Policy, handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide current at the time of publication, is published online students with the tuition and learning support and c. If the Change comes into force after a student has and is available at www.southampton.ac.uk other services and facilities so described with enrolled, the University will use reasonable The Admissions Policy is reviewed at least annually. reasonable care and skill. endeavours to teach the programme out but cannot guarantee to do so. If the University cannot teach out Applicants may raise complaints related to admissions We undertake a continuous review of our programmes, a programme of study, it will use its reasonable under the University’s Regulations Governing services and facilities to ensure quality enhancement. endeavours to facilitate the transfer of a student to Complaints from Applicants, which can be found in the We are also largely funded through public and charitable an equivalent programme for which the student is Calendar at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk means and are required to manage these funds in an qualified and which has places available within the efficient and cost-effective way for the benefit of the Further information about, or clarification of, University or at a different university. whole of the University community. these procedures is available from Admissions Team, We therefore, reserve the right where necessary: Student and Academic Administration, University of 2. Changes to services or facilities Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, email: – to alter the timetable, location, number of classes, The University will make available to students such [email protected]. content or method of delivery of programmes of learning support and other services and facilities as it study and/or examination processes, provided such considers appropriate, but may vary what it provides alterations are reasonable; Data Protection from time to time (for example, the University may During the application procedure, the University will be – to make reasonable variations to the content and consider it desirable to change the way it provides provided with personal information relating to the syllabus of programmes of study (including in relation library or IT support). applicant. An applicant’s personal data will be held and to placements); processed by the University in accordance with the 3. 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Within Geography and Environment

World-class reputation spanning 100 years

92% Exciting Our score for fieldwork overall course opportunities satisfaction* worldwide National Student Survey 2015

Study abroad at one of 6th 12 in the UK institutions for research across the globe intensity*

Exciting opportunities for further study: Over Award-winning – Work with organisations like UNESCO on our MSc Sustainability and highly £15,000,000 – Our MSc Applied GIS & Remote awarded in research research-active Sensing offers excellent training grants since 2008 academic team for careers in geo-information – Full and part-time PhD opportunities

We’re helping to monitor the We’re working to protect planet’s ecosystems through livelihoods from the effects our collaboration with the of climate change European Space Agency around the world

* Research Excellence Framework 2014 All facts correct as of January 2016 Across campus Access to virtual learning 5 libraries 24 hours holding around a day 3 million books and journals

Over 2,200 330 networked 9 gyms seat cinema 6 on campus and computers for 3 more in the city 1, 700 student use capacity nightclub

3 internationally 94% of our full-time renowned graduates in 2013/14 were in employment or progressed to arts venues further study within 6 months*

Over 150 More than 350 13 successful volunteering clubs and societies, spin-out roles every year are with over 12,000 members offered in over companies 130 organisations since 2000 such as the British Red Cross and Save the Children

6 1 Over World-leading UK campus in campuses Malaysia research facilities 350 include a wind tunnel undergraduate complex and 140m courses towing tank 1, 000 £25m At any one time we are working with The amount the University is over 1,000 external organisations fundraising for a world-leading Centre for Cancer Immunology www.southampton.ac.uk/ambition UK and EU enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 3760

International enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 9699

We are using mobile phone data to monitor the movement of people affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes in order to help with relief efforts

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