Program Overview
Brunel University London's Geography program offers a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's environment, human interactions, and global challenges. Through a combination of lectures, fieldwork, and practical experience, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. The program's flexible structure allows for specialization in areas such as development, climate change, and GIS, preparing graduates for careers in environmental consultancy, town planning, and research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
The program in Geography at Brunel University London provides a comprehensive understanding of the environment, people, and world we live in. The program is designed around the following objectives:
- To explore the interactions between humans and their environment.
- To develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Outline
The program is structured around a combination of lectures, fieldwork, and practical work experience. The program includes the following core modules:
- Physical Geography: This module examines the processes that shape the Earth's surface, including tectonics, weathering, erosion, and climate change.
- Human Geography: This module explores the spatial patterns of human activity, including population distribution, migration, and urbanization.
- Environmental Geography: This module examines the interactions between humans and their environment, including resource use, pollution, and climate change.
- Research Methods in Geography: This module provides students with the skills to design and conduct geographical research. In addition to the core modules, students can choose from a wide range of optional modules to specialize in areas of interest. Some of the optional modules include:
- Geography of Development
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Urban Geography
Assessment
The program is assessed through a combination of coursework, examinations, and fieldwork. Coursework typically includes essays, presentations, and reports. Examinations are typically in the form of written papers. Fieldwork involves conducting research in the field, such as collecting data on environmental or social phenomena.
Teaching
The program is taught by a team of experienced and research-active staff. The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and fieldwork. The program also makes use of online resources, such as lecture recordings and online discussion forums.
Careers
Graduates of the program in Geography at Brunel University London have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Environmental consultancy
- Town planning
- Geography education
- Environmental research
- Policy analysis
Other
The program in Geography at Brunel University London is a nationally recognized program that has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). The program is also a member of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGCH).
