| تاريخ بدء البرنامج | آخر موعد للتسجيل |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
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Through a year of study abroad, students gain global perspectives and practical skills in field and laboratory techniques, GIS, and data analysis. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers in marine management, environmental consulting, and other sectors related to marine sustainability.
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Degree Overview:
The Marine Geography with a Year of Study Abroad program at Cardiff University aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges facing marine and coastal environments. The program focuses on the relationship between human societies and the sea, emphasizing sustainable development practices for maritime industries like tourism, shipping, and renewable energy. The program's objectives include:
- Equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of marine and coastal processes, including global challenges and governance approaches.
- Providing a multi-disciplinary foundation in marine geography, including its methods, philosophy, and integration with cognate sciences.
- Developing students' research and critical thinking skills through various assessment methods like essays, presentations, and briefings.
- Cultivating practical skills in field and laboratory techniques, GIS, data analysis, and cartographic representation.
- Enhancing students' communication and teamwork abilities through individual and collaborative projects.
- Encouraging independent study and research opportunities to build self-learning skills.
- Equipping graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge for professional development and successful careers in various sectors.
Outline:
The Marine Geography program is a four-year full-time course with a year spent studying abroad. The program's content and structure are as follows:
Year 1:
- Core Modules: Introduces students to the fundamental concepts of marine geography, including oceans, climate, Earth processes, and global environments. Focuses on developing essential geographical skills like map and chart work, GIS, and data analysis.
- Optional Modules: Students can explore related areas like animal ecology and environmental science.
Year 2:
- Core Modules: Builds upon the first-year foundation by diving deeper into marine ecology, coastal processes, and the ocean-atmosphere system. Develops practical skills through data collection, analysis, and research preparation for the dissertation.
- Residential Field Course: Students travel to a national park in Wales for hands-on mapping and surveying experience.
- Research Project: Independent research in preparation for the dissertation.
Year 3: Year of Study Abroad
- Module: Students take a full year of study at a partner university abroad, immersing themselves in a new environment and gaining diverse perspectives.
- Courses: Students choose courses tailored to their interests and career goals at the host university.
Year 4:
- Core Modules: Students focus on developing essential professional skills and knowledge, including completing a dissertation on a marine-related topic.
- Elective Modules: Students can choose further specialized courses in areas like extreme environments, global climate change, or advanced field techniques.
Residential Field Course:
Students participate in a field course at a European coastal location to enhance environmental monitoring and surveying skills.
Modules:
- Year 1:
- World of Dynamic Environments
- Exploring Planet Earth
- GIS, Maps and Analytical Skills
- Geography Field Skills
- Understanding the Living Planet
- Fundamentals of Geographical Science
- Year 2:
- Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis
- The Coastal System
- The Ocean-Atmosphere System
- Geographical Fieldwork and Perspectives
- Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Science
- Process Geomorphology & Hydrology
- Year 3:
- Year of Study Abroad
- Year 4:
- Marine Geography Dissertation
- Marine Geomatics
- Marine Environmental Systems
- Advanced Geography Fieldwork
- Hazards, Risk and Resilience
- Extreme Environments: biogeochemical perspectives
- Global Climate Change
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of assignments, presentations, fieldwork, exams, and a dissertation. Assessments are designed to reflect professional scenarios and help students prepare for future employment. The final degree classification is determined by the performance throughout the program.
Teaching:
The program is taught by world-leading experts involved in cutting-edge research. The teaching approach combines lectures, labs, fieldwork, tutorials, workshops, and seminars. Independent and group learning are encouraged to develop various skills, including project management, organization, and information technology. The emphasis is on practical skill development and real-world application of knowledge.
Careers:
Graduates from this program are equipped for diverse careers in sectors like conservation, marine management, environmental consulting, and marine geospatial analysis. Their skills are also highly sought after in other sectors like insurance, finance, education, and planning. The program prepares students for ongoing professional development and successful careers in areas related to marine sustainability and the challenges facing our oceans.
Other:
- Fieldwork:
- Regular field trips are organized to locations like the Bristol Channel, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and the Gower.
- Overseas field trips have been organized to Malta, Jersey, and Greece.
- Global Opportunities:
- Students have the opportunity to spend a year studying at a partner university abroad.
- The Global Opportunities Centre provides financial support for studying abroad.
- Support Services:
- The University offers various support services, including the Careers Service, Counselling Service, Disability and Dyslexia Service, and Student Support Service.
- Accreditation:
- Specific details on teaching methods and assessment during the year of study abroad will vary depending on the host university. Its year-abroad program fosters global perspectives and enhances employability.
Fees for home status
We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland
We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. Learn more about the undergraduate fees for students from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Costs for sandwich years
During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, placement year or year abroad) a lower fee will apply.
Additional costs
The fieldwork costs for your core modules are included but you will need to contribute towards food if it is provided during the trip. You will pay 15% of the usual Cardiff University fees during your year of study abroad. You will also need to pay for your living costs while abroad, which may include health insurance costs. Further additional costs include travel and visa application fees. Financial support is available. The Global Opportunities Centre also currently provides a bursary to assist with some of the costs associated with an overseas placement. Full details will be confirmed when you are considering your year of study abroad options.
Accommodation
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget.
Living costs
We're based in one of the UK's most affordable cities. Find out more about living costs in Cardiff.
