BSC
Physical Geography
[F840]
Academic Year: 2023/2024Single Honours scheme - available from 2006/2007
Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years
Part 1 Rules
Year 1
Core (120 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS12500An introduction to Earth Materials
GS13000Researching the World: data collection and analysis
Semester 2
GS12520An introduction to Earth Materials
GS13020Researching the World: data collection and analysis
Part 2 Rules
Year 2
Core (90 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS21100Physical Geography and Environmental Science Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
GS22010Physical Analysis of Natural Materials
Semester 2
GS21010Chemical Analysis of Natural Materials
GS21120Physical Geography and Environmental Science Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
GS21910Reconstructing Past Environments
GS23710Geographical Information Systems
Year 2
Options
Choose 30 credits
Semester 1
GS22700Fundamentals of Geochemistry
Semester 2
BG21920Bwyd, Ffermio a'r Amgylchedd
GS22720Fundamentals of Geochemistry
GS28910Geographical Perspectives on the Sustainable Society
Final Year
Core (40 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS34000Geography Dissertation
orDA34000Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth
Semester 2
GS34040Geography Dissertation
orDA34040Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth
Final Year
Options
Choose 80 credits from the list below. Up to 20 credits may be taken from other appropriate modules offered by DGES or in the university.
Semester 1
GS30320Environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry
GS32020Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
Semester 2
GS30420Volcanic Activity: Hazards and Environmental Change
GS31120Applied Environmental Management
GS33720People, Climate and Environment: a Palaeoenvironmental Perspective
Aberystwyth University Standard Awards
- Entrance Scholarship / Merit Award
- Sports Bursary
- Music Bursary
- International Excellence Scholarship
- Residential Bursary
- Aberystwyth Bursary
- Care Leaver Bursary
