(Award available for year: Bachelor of Arts)
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes
1. An advanced understanding of human social, industrial/commercial, political and cultural systems from spatial, environmental and economic perspectives;
2. An understanding of both joint honours subjects’ intellectual development and important theoretical perspectives applied in the study of economics, space, place and environment;
3. A critical appreciation of the practical contributions made by economists and geographers to debates and policy on societal and environmental issues, and an understanding of their potential for continuing such contributions;
4. The critical skills necessary to engage with ideas in the social sciences and humanities; and to employ these ideas as a basis for their own research;
5. Skills in the use of and the application of qualitative and quantitative analysis to geographical study; - skills in the use of quantitative analysis as applied to economic study;
6. Skills in teamwork, investigation, presentation and communication
Competence Standards
1.Demonstrate understanding of the principles of geography and economics
2.Effectively undertake research in geography and economics
3.Apply and evaluate statistical, mathematical, and spatial approaches to quantitative data. This includes the use of appropriate software to analyse and present data.
4.Apply and critique common qualitative research methods / approaches in human geography.
5.Effectively communicate qualitative and quantitative geographical and economic information to a range of audiences.
6.Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to address themes in contemporary human geography and economics.
If the chosen pathway includes an industrial placement –
7. Demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate their work, by seeking/accepting feedback, within a workplace context, using appropriate support as necessary.
8. Demonstrate an awareness of own strengths and development needs and the need for ongoing learning and proactive continuing professional development.
If the chosen pathway includes an international placement -
9. Collaborate effectively with other people in a new environment and successfully completes a period of work or study in another country.
10. Demonstrate self-awareness relating to personal and academic/professional development through successfully completing a period of work or study in another country.
Skills Learning Outcomes
1. The transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to economics and human geography;
2. The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;
3. The deployment of decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations;
4. The communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences;
5. The ability to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.
Approach to assessment
In the final year, you'll synthesise learning, knowledge and skills developed in previous years when undertaking the human geography dissertation or economics final year project module. This independent research project will consolidate your research and transferable skills, which are key to all graduate roles and career paths. Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of economics and human geography;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- evidence of an ability to conduct independent, in depth enquiry within economics and human geography;
- work that is typically both evaluative and creative
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