University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geoscience
The Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geoscience in Earth Sciences is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geoscience offered by the University of Aberdeen
If you want to enhance your Geography degree with more detailed analysis and studying of wider geoscientific areas, such as geology and ecology, then this programme is the best option for you.The programme covers the core courses as taught on the standard Geography MA and BSc degrees, in the first two years.Geoscience as a discipline focuses primarily on the scientific elements dealing with planet Earth. Within Geoscience, Geography sits as a key discipline. This degree introduces the key core components of our Geography degree but also allows the student to explore other key Geoscience related disciplines in greater detail.Other key areas that sit within Geoscience include Geology, Hydrology and Ecology are covered in the programme, with courses such as; Space, Economy and Society, Remote Sensing, Mapping Techniques etc. There is also the opportunity to take part in field trips to enhance your studies.
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesGlobal Worlds, Global Challenges (GG1008)The Nature of The Environment Through Geological Time (GL1005)Global Worlds, Local Challenges (GG1510)Earth's Materials (GL1505)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
Optional CoursesSelect a further 60 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 2Compulsory CoursesPhysical Environments (GG2013)Stratigraphical Principles (GL2014)Petrology & Mineralogy (GL2015)Skills and Techniques in Geosciences (GG2508)Geophysics (GL2511)An Introduction to Field Geology (GL2510)
Optional CoursesSelect at least one of the following:Space, Economy and Society (GG2014)Environment and Society (GG2509)Mapping and Monitoring the Environment (GG2510)Select further credit points from courses of choice to make up 120 credit points.Space, Economy and Society (GG2014)Environment and Society (GG2509)Mapping and Monitoring the Environment (GG2510)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesNote: with the approval of the Head of School, candidates may replace GG 4573 with another course chosen from the ‘Physical Geography’ options available. Candidates must choose a minimum of two out of three options from the list of approved ‘Physical Geography’ courses published in Geography and Environment’s Honours handbooks. Alternatively candidates may choose to take both GG 4023 and GG 4537.Approaches to Earth and Environmental Science (GG3052)Field and Mapping Techniques 1 (GL3026)Techniques in Physical Geography (GG3575)Sedimentology (GL3521)Montane Environments (GG3577)
Optional CoursesPlus 45 credit points, including 15 credit points from Geography courses and 30 credit points from Geology courses.
Year 4Compulsory CoursesGeological Synthesis (GL4530)
Optional CoursesSelect:Geography Dissertation (GG4023) AND/OR Geographical Issues (GG4537)Plus:Geological Mapping Project (GL4023) OR Geological Research Project (GL4527)Plus select further credit points from level 3 or 4 courses in Geography and level 3 or 4 courses in Geology to gain a total of 60 credit points in each discipline.NOTE: A graduating curriculum for the Honours programme must include 90 credit points from Level 4 courses.Geography Dissertation (GG4023)Geographical Issues (GG4537)Geological Mapping Project (GL4023)Geological Research Project (GL4527)