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Geography (Human) with Professional Experience at University of Reading - UCAS

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University of Reading has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Explore the relationship between human societies and the environments they inhabit with our BSc Geography (Human) with Professional Experience degree. On this four-year course, you'll study the dynamics and differences in cultures, political systems, economies and landscapes, and discover the links between them. Examine issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:

  • climate change
  • globalisation and international labour markets
  • social deprivation
  • water pollution
You'll have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the degree to suit your interests as they evolve. Your studies will equip you with essential subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills, including:
  • qualitative and quantitative surveying techniques
  • design and implementation of fieldwork and research projects
  • team-working, communication and leadership
  • GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing
  • computer modelling
  • cartography
  • spatial analysis
A key component of this degree is a year-long professional placement, which occurs between your second and final year. Placements can help enhance your employability and build your network. Other opportunities include summer placements and the chance to work with partner organisations on research projects, with some of our recent students working with organisations such as:
  • Thames Water
  • Environment Agency
  • Reading Borough Council
  • Earth Trust
  • Reading Buses
  • West Berkshire Wildlife Group

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Skills in Geography and Environmental Science; Global Challenges; Field Class; Geographical Imaginaries; Approaching Human Geography; Skills Training and Project Design; Living Together: Social and Cultural Geographies; Professional Placement Year; Dissertation The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available between May and July 2023. We suggest that you regularly revisit this webpage during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L723
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)88We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedBWe require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
PTE Academic69We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own TestTest of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEMeritWe require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element.

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
88%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £22350 Year 1
International £22350 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Geography (Human) with Professional Experience at University of Reading - UCAS