Undergraduate
BSc Geography and Environment
Is this
programme for me?
This
degree is for you if you:
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wish to acquire a thorough training in
the subject of Geography
want to specialise in either the
physical geography (the natural science branch) or human
geography (the social science branch) of the subject
-
wish to develop an integrated
environmental perspective.
Programme aims
To
examine the reasons why people live where they live, why
the mechanics of the earth's natural forces result in
earthquakes, hurricanes and tidal waves, and how the
latter impact on the former.
Programme
structure
The degree
consists of 12 units.
Prestige and
career progression
The programme
has been developed by academics at the London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre
of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
This degree will prepare you for a career in areas of teaching,
public service, or the legal, financial and accountancy fields.
Flexible
study at a reasonable cost
You
have between 3-8 years to complete the programme. The total
fee payable to the University is around £3,000 if you complete
in the minimum study period.
Study
materials
The study
materials will include:
- Studying for a Degree in the
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Student handbook
- Subject guides (offering advice on how
to use textbooks)
- Past exam papers and Examiners' reports
- Regulations
You need
to provide your own textbooks - they provide the main
focus of your studies - so before you register for the
programme the University will advise you to consider the
facilities available to you locally, and how accessible
books are likely to be.
Study support and online resources
You can
either study independently at a pace that suits you, or
enrol for additional classes at a local institution
(either full time or part time) and benefit from the more
formalized support this provides.
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LSE
arranges a Study weekend in February each
year. This consists of short courses designed to help you
with examination preparation and technique. You will also
have the opportunity to discuss your studies with subject
specialists.
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LSE also runs a Summer School
each year, usually from July to mid-August, to which all
students are welcome.
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Online resources including news items,
Examiners' reports and past exam papers, student
handbooks, Regulations and reading lists.
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Online Library giving access to
Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier and
Business Source Premier.
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Summary of key dates |
| Application
deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations |
| Registration deadline |
30 November |
| Despatch of study
materials |
Shortly after
your registration form is received |
| Examinations take place |
May/June |
