(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)
Upon completion of Level 3, students should have provided evidence of:
1. Deep factual knowledge, and an advanced, critical understanding, of specific geographical phenomena, including the roles of physical processes, and possibly also human processes, in determining the characteristics of the environment.
2. Appraisal of primary and/or secondary data, and their analyses, in light of a deep, critical understanding of the intellectual development of specific geographical concepts and theoretical perspectives, in order to generate new geographical knowledge.
3. A critical appreciation of the practical contributions made by geographers to debates and policy on environmental and resource issues, and the environmental impacts of human activity, along with an understanding of their potential for continuing such contributions.
4. Having employed deep critical reasoning in the conceptualisation, design, implementation, interpretation and detailed communication of an independent, student-led geographical investigation.
5. Competence with advanced-level, research-focused practical techniques in specific areas of geographical investigation, which may include some combination of inferential statistics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and field and/or laboratory work, as appropriate to the research question(s); and the application of these techniques to answering sophisticated geographical questions developed by the student.
6. Skills in teamwork, geographical investigation, presentation, communication, project planning and problem solving.
7. An advanced appreciation of how mathematical tools and models can help develop a deep understanding of a range of environmental systems. Competency in computer coding for organising and presenting environmental data and for simulating environmental processes.
Competence Standards
1. Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, theories, and methods in physical geography.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the connections between the human and 3. Critically evaluate different geographical perspectives and research methodologies.
4. Analyse complex real-world geographical themes from multiple perspectives and propose innovative challenges to these problems.
5. Design and implement an original research idea applying advanced geographical data analysis techniques to answer the research question. This includes the use of Geographical Information Systems and other appropriate software to analyse and present data.
6. Communicate complex geographical ideas and arguments, in a variety of academic and professional contexts.
7. Effectively use applied mathematical methods and computer models for describing and analysing environmental problems
If the chosen pathway includes an industrial placement –
8. Demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate their work, by seeking/accepting feedback, within a workplace context, using appropriate support as necessary.
9. 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 -
10. Collaborate effectively with other people in a new environment and successfully completes a period of work or study in another country.
11.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
All of the following areas are addressed at Level 3 (taught/practiced/assessed):
- Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to geography.
- Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility.
- Skills in teamwork, geographical investigation, presentation, communication, project planning and problem solving.
- Data analysis (specific techniques appropriate to research questions).
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the module-level learning outcomes, as appropriate for the level of study, including:
- Demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of physical 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 physical geography.
- Work that is typically both evaluative and creative.
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