Exploring the global landscape. Undergraduate degree programmes

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Contents

Contact us

Welcome 4

Key facts and figures 4

Why choose Southampton? 6

Our academic programmes 9

Programme structure

BA and BSc Geography 10

Joint honours programmes:

BSc Geography with Geology 12

BSc Geography with Oceanography 13

BA Archaeology and Geography 14

BSc Population and Geography 14

The research project 15

Field trips 16

Teaching, learning and assessment 19

Teaching excellence 20

Employability and careers 23

Applications and fees 27

Student life 29

City life 30

Visiting the University 33

How to find us 34

Undergraduate Admissions Geography and EnvironmentUniversity of SouthamptonHighfield CampusSouthampton SO17 1BJUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)23 8059 3760Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3295Email: gg-admissions@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/geography

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Our students have a desire to learn and be challenged

Front cover image: Le Moretti, a concrete and fibreglass sculpture and ventilation shaft, built in 1990 (created by Raymond Moretti)

Welcome to Geography and Environment at Southampton

The University of Southampton is one of the UK’s leading centres for geography. As a member of the Russell Group* of top universities, we are internationally recognised for the excellence of our teaching and research, and we attract students and academics from all over the world.

Our subject tackles the major challenges facing the world today, from global environmental change to economic transformation. Through expanding geographical and environmental knowledge, we play a major role in informing and influencing government policy both at home and abroad.

Our students are a diverse group of individuals who share a passion for geography, a fascination with changing natural and social environments, and a desire to learn and be challenged. You will discover how to interpret a changing world and you will also develop the transferable skills that are key to professional success. Southampton graduates are highly successful in the job market. They enter careers in many different fields in the private and public sectors, ranging from environmental planning, consultancy and marketing to financial management, local government and IT.

We are looking for committed students to join Southampton’s Geography and Environment community. Please read this brochure, browse our website and discover what we can offer you.

Professor Peter Atkinson Head of Geography and Environment

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*The Russell Group is an association of 20 major UK research universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and the London School of Economics

Kay facts and figures

Teacher rating Confidence (the highest rating) : Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), March 2008

Research rating 20 per cent of research activity classified as ‘world leading’ with 55 per cent at least ‘internationally excellent’ : Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008

Average tutorial size seven students

Course intake 190

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Year two BSc students on a residential field trip to the Picos de Europa, Northern Spain

Why choose Southampton?Academic excellenceGeography is an exciting, interdisciplinary subject, which makes a dynamic contribution to understanding natural and social environments. Our teaching draws on the research expertise of our staff and examples from the real world that impact on people’s lives. We are one of the leading universities for geography, recently ranked sixth in the UK by The Times Good University Guide. In the last Research Assessment Exercise, 55 per cent of our research activity was judged to be internationally excellent, with 20 per cent classed as world-leading (RAE 2008).

A vibrant communityWe have a lively community of around 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 35 full-time academic staff. You will engage with cutting-edge debates and develop a thorough understanding of the processes that are shaping the future of our planet. You will also acquire a range of skills that are highly valued in the national and international job market.

Supportive environmentWe aim to provide the best possible student experience. In addition to lectures and tutorials, you will take part in fieldwork, both in the UK and abroad. Practical work is embedded in our courses, developing key skills and enhancing employability, and the broad curriculum enables plenty of choice. While we are totally committed to providing an excellent quality of education, we also ensure that our students have fun.

Outstanding resourcesWe offer outstanding facilities to support your learning. These include recently refurbished environmental process laboratories and state-of-the-art GIS and Earth observation facilities. The main University library has recently undergone a £12m refurbishment and provides excellent resources for geographers, including electronic journals, databases and streamed media. Around 1,700 workstations across the University enable easy access to the latest online research and learning resources.

Welcoming diversityThe University of Southampton is a diverse, friendly and supportive environment in which to live and learn. More than 3,000 international students from 130 countries choose to study here. We welcome students of all backgrounds and ages to our inclusive student community.

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“Studying human geography has helped to shape the way I think about the world, my attitudes and values. Each module is unique and research-led and the lecturers give plenty of support. Everyone I met on my course was really friendly and the Geography Society (GeogSoc) is the best!”

Clare Rimmer | BA Geography

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Highfield Campus

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La Géode: view from Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Parc de la Villette, Paris: one of the sites analysed on our level 2 fieldtrip

Crossing disciplinary boundaries. Our academic programmes

Year oneYear one provides a broad academic foundation in human and physical geography, with statistical and computing skills an important element. You will take a range of core modules and attend a compulsory field course in the UK, which looks in depth at topics in human and physical geography.

You will also take a module outside geography. You can choose from complementary subjects, such as politics, economics, sociology and psychology if you are taking human geography, or from environmental sciences, geology and oceanography if your interests are in physical geography. Alternatively, you may wish to extend your studies in other ways, for example by taking one of Southampton’s post-GCSE modules in French, Spanish or German.

At the end of your first year you can either confirm or change your choice of BA or BSc degree programme.

Year two In year two, BA students take core modules in human geography, while BSc students take core modules in physical geography. You will also choose framework modules in human or physical geography, or take two modules from outside geography, either in a closely related subject, such as geology, oceanography, demography, sociology or politics, or in a subject that is connected to geography in another way, such as a modern language.

It is also possible to substitute one or two non-core modules with interdisciplinary study through the University’s Curriculum Innovation Programme (CIP). For further details visit www.southampton.ac.uk/cip/

You will attend a compulsory residential field course overseas, which focuses on human or physical geography depending on whether you are taking a BA or BSc.

Year threeA major part of all of our degree programmes is the research project, which begins in the second year and is submitted before Easter in the third year. The project, which involves personal fieldwork or documentary research in the UK or abroad, allows you to focus on what interests and enthuses you most. Working under academic supervision, it is an excellent opportunity to pursue and study in depth a topic that you find fascinating. See page 15 for details.

You will choose six advanced options from a wide range, based on the research interests of our academic staff. Whether your interests are in fluvial processes, environmental change, urban geography or healthcare provision, you will become immersed in cutting-edge issues and debates.

There are optional overseas residential field trips for both physical geography (for example, to the Swiss Alps) and human geography (for example, to Berlin) in the third year.

Designed for undergraduates who are thinking of a career in teaching, the highly popular Geography Ambassadors module involves a placement in a local school and the completion of a special project undertaken in a classroom which links geographical and educational issues.

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BA/BSc Geography (three years) | L700/F800

“The structure of the geography courses in the first year was really appealing, as it allowed me to study some biology modules. I was able to put this mix of expertise to great use in my final-year dissertation, with a project that focused on the implications of climate change for conservation management.”

Joe Williams | BSc Geography

Programme structure

BA and BSc Year one BA Year two BA Year three

Core modulesThe Earth System Geomorphological Processes Economy, Culture, Space Globalisation and Uneven Development Quantitative MethodsGeographical Skills

Semester two option moduleExternal module

Core modulesCritical Human Geographies Introductory GIS Research Methods in Human Geography (field course)

Framework modulesGeographies of Wellbeing Economic Geography Cultural Geography

Optional modules: choose up to twoNon-BA or external module

Interdisciplinary study possible by substituting one or two of the three non-skill-based framework modules with non-BA or external modules; permission required

Core modulesResearch project

Option modules: choose sixAdvanced Human Geography (field course) Advanced GIS Retail and Consumption Geographies of Health and Healthcare Development Theory and Practice Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme Geographies of Nature Urban and Regional Economies Regions in the Global Economy Global Urbanism Cultures of Globalisation Geographies of Gender and Work Innovation, Creativity, Space Geographies of Housing and Home Non-BA module External module

BSc Year two BSc Year three

Core modulesEnvironmental Monitoring Techniques Introductory GIS Research Methods in Physical Geography (field course)

Framework modulesQuaternary Environmental Change Drainage Basin Geomorphology Global Climate Change

Optional modules: choose up to twoNon-BSc or external module

Interdisciplinary study possible by substituting one or two of the non-skill-based framework modules with non-BSc or external modules; permission required

Core modulesResearch project

Option modules: choose sixArctic and Alpine Geomorphology Palaeoecology and Landscape Change Advanced GIS Advanced Remote Sensing Arolla field course Glaciers and Glaciation River Basin Management Aquatic Systems and Environmental Change Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme Environment and Development Human–Environment Interactions Aeolian Processes Mediterranean Environments and Culture Introductory Remote Sensing Fluvial Sedimentological Processes Non-BSc module External module

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BA Geography (three years) | L700

BSc Geography (three years) | F800

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“Southampton is brilliant. If I were to do it all again, I wouldn’t choose any other university. The lecturers are superb and very hands-on. If you need help, they are always there. The courses are very interesting and challenging, especially as you progress through the degree and apply yourself more thoroughly.”

Tom Sykes | BSc Geography

Year two BSc student studying the geomorphology of the Picos de Europa on a residential field trip

Joint honours programmes

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Geography with Geology Year one

Geography with Geology Year two

Geography with Geology Year three

Core modulesThe Earth System Geomorphological Processes Quantitative Methods Geographical Skills Dynamic Earth Earth and Ocean Systems

Semester two option moduleExternal module

Core modulesEnvironmental Monitoring Techniques Introductory GIS Research Methods in Physical Geography (field course) Geohazards and Earth ResourcesSedimentary Systems and Processes

Framework modules: choose two Quaternary Environmental Change Drainage Basin Geomorphology Global Climate Change Any relevant Ocean and Earth Science year two module

Core modulesResearch project

Option geography modules: choose two to fourArctic and Alpine Geomorphology Palaeoecology and Landscape Change Advanced GIS Advanced Remote Sensing Arolla field course Glaciers and Glaciation River Basin Management Aquatic Systems and Environmental Change Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme Environment and Development Human–Environment Interactions Aeolian Processes Quaternary Environmental Change Introductory Remote Sensing Fluvial Sedimentological Processes External module

Option geology modules: choose twoPetroleum Geology and Mineral ResourcesSediments: Modern and AncientEnvironmental Geology

BSc Geography with Geology (three years) | FF68

BSc Geography with Oceanography (three years) | F8F7

We offer joint honours programmes in Geography with Geology and Geography with Oceanography. In each case, geography forms around two-thirds of the programme, with the remainder comprising the second subject.

One of the main attractions of joint honours programmes is that they allow you to study across conventional disciplinary boundaries, gaining an in-depth understanding of two related subjects.

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Geography with Oceanography Year one

Geography with Oceanography Year two

Geography with Oceanography Year three

Core modulesThe Earth System Geomorphological ProcessesQuantitative Methods Geographical Skills Earth and Ocean Systems

Compulsory module: choose onePhysical OceanographyElements of Marine EcologyIntroduction to Ocean BiogeochemistryPhysical Oceanography

Semester two option moduleExternal module

Core modulesEnvironmental Monitoring Techniques Introductory GIS Research Methods in Physical Geography (field course)

Core oceanography modules: choose one Coastal and Estaurine Oceanography I Coastal and Estaurine Oceanography II

Framework geography modules: choose one Quaternary Environmental Change Drainage Basin Geomorphology Global Climate Change

Framework oceanography modules: choose onePhysical Oceanography IIPhytoplankton and Primary ProductionEcological Processes in Marine BenthosGeochemistrySedimentary Systems and ProcessesAny relevant Ocean and Earth Science or GEOG year two module

Core modulesResearch project

Framework oceanography modules: choose two Shelf Edge DynamicsLarge-scale OceansEnvironmental Physiology of Marine OrganismsZooplankton Ecology and ProcessesPalaeoclimate ChangeCoastal Sediment DynamicsOceanography from Space

Option geography modules: choose two to fourArctic and Alpine Geomorphology Palaeoecology and Landscape Change Advanced GIS Advanced Remote Sensing Arolla field course Glaciers and Glaciation River Basin Management Aquatic Systems and Environmental Change Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme Environment and Development Human–Environment Interactions Aeolian Processes Quaternary Environmental Change Introductory Remote Sensing Fluvial Sedimentological Processes External module

Joint honours programmes

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BA Archaeology and Geography (three years) | VL47

Studying these two subjects together allows you to explore the relationship between the wider landscape and environment and the human societies that inhabited them in the past. In addition to the broad archaeological base, this programme covers social and cultural anthropology, historical archaeology, and physical and cultural geography.

This programme is run by Humanities. For further details please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/archaeology

BSc Population and Geography (three years) | L701

This interdisciplinary degree will enable you to explore the linkages between geography and demographic issues such as globalisation and population change, the ‘population explosion’, ageing societies and changing family structures.

This programme is run by Social Sciences. For further details please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci

“I chose Southampton because the diversity of the course would give me a solid grounding in all areas of geography. The University offers the whole student experience. There is an amazing nightlife, a massive range of societies, one of the biggest libraries in the country and a genuinely friendly team of top academics.”

Marie Rushworth | BSc Geography

Exploring our world. The research project

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The research project will give you the opportunity to conduct a significant piece of independent research on a topic of your choice.

The project usually involves students doing their own fieldwork or document-based research. You will begin preliminary work and data collection towards the end of year two and develop the project over the following months, supervised by a member of staff. You will submit your report before Easter in the final year.

An increasing number of students conduct their projects overseas, and many make valuable research contributions to geographical knowledge in their own right.

Coring lake sediments in Patagonia as part of a research project

Exploring natural and social environments. Field trips

Fieldwork is one of the most valuable and exciting elements of a geography degree. Day trips and residential courses, ranging from visits to the New Forest to alpine adventures, will enable you to put what you have learned in the lecture hall into practice. Students gain a lot of technical and practical skills from their field trips, which are often the highlight of their degrees.

“The tours allowed us to see the features for ourselves. The fact that we were encouraged to come up with our own project ideas was amazing. It really allowed us to get into a geography research mindset.”

Field courses in the first year are based in the UK and introduce you to a range of general techniques. Second-year field courses take place overseas. They develop more focused techniques specific to your particular degree and prepare you for your research project. The University pays for these compulsory trips in the first and second years, so, apart from incidental expenses in the field, they are free of charge to students.

“Overall the trip was fantastic. The most beneficial aspect was the interaction with the lecturers and being able to obtain advice whenever. The range of projects offered allowed the learning of multiple disciplines and a great opportunity to think about future paths to follow.”

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Cleaning up the stratigraphy of lake sediments as part of a research project

In year three, you may select advanced fieldwork modules in either human or physical geography. These are based at centres outside the UK and have recently included Barcelona, Berlin and Switzerland.

Please note: Field courses in the first and second years are compulsory. If you think you may have difficulty participating, for reasons of disability for example, please contact us in advance.

These comments are from a survey of students following an undergraduate field trip to the Picos de Europa in 2011

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“I really enjoyed being out in the field and learning through physical activity instead of pure theory.”

“The field trips have been the highlight of my degree. I have visited the New Forest and Amsterdam and I recently returned from a trip to Berlin. People studying for the BSc have been on trips to Tenerife, Arolla and the Picos de Europa. The courses allow you to study a wide range of topics and get hands-on experience conducting your own research out in the field. They are also a great opportunity to socialise with other students on your course and get to know your lecturers better.”

Steve Beakhust | BA Geography

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Teaching, learning and assessment

Teaching and learningWe employ a wide range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars and supervisions. Lectures are a way of passing on knowledge and enthusiasm for a subject and act as a springboard for independent study.

Seminars and supervisions cover basic study skills, explore key geographical themes and are a helpful forum for developing verbal and written work. They also provide an opportunity to discuss matters arising from lectures in more depth.

Acquiring statistical, laboratory and computational skills will be an essential part of your course. Computer practicals develop skills in data analysis, computer graphics, word processing and spreadsheets. Work in the laboratory will introduce you to practical analytical skills.

Fieldwork for all first- and second-year students, both UK and overseas, provides a strong and enjoyable basis for engagement with advanced-level option modules in the third year.

Assessment and feedbackThere are various methods of assessment, depending on the module. These include:

– essays and reports

– fieldwork reports

– oral presentations

– practical exercises

– websites and research posters

– written examinations

The modules you choose will have a range of different assessment methods, and coursework (in contrast with written exams) can form between 30 and 100 per cent of a module. You will receive written feedback on all assessed work.

Pastoral supportPastoral care is an important part of the University’s culture. A personal tutor will be assigned to you when you first arrive at Southampton. Their role is to provide you with support should you have any academic or personal problems during your time here. A student support manager will see you if you cannot find your tutor and you need to talk something through.

Our student office is open every day during term-time. Staff will answer your questions, take in your coursework and provide you with all the information you need.

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Our teaching received the highest possible rating in the most recent assessment by the government’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA, March 2008).

Teaching excellenceA university with a global reputationAt Southampton, you will be joining one of the UK’s most prestigious, research-led universities. We were eighth in the UK in terms of numbers of staff in the highest rated departments, according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise. This means that you will be taught by some of the most talented scholars in their fields.

Our reputation extends to the fields of business and commerce. The consultancy, Library House, ranked Southampton second in the UK for spinning off new businesses as a result of its research, which compares favourably with the world-leading Stanford University.

First-class teachingOur primary aim is to help you achieve excellence. One way of measuring student development is to compare entry qualifications with final degree results. Among Russell Group universities, we are ranked highly in terms of ‘added value’, with over 80 per cent of geography students graduating with first- or upper second-class degrees.

Southampton is also consistently ranked in the top 10 universities for geography, as shown by the latest league tables below.

The Times, 2011* Score

1 Cambridge 2 Bristol 3 Oxford 4 Durham 5 St Andrews 6 Southampton 7 LSE 8 Lancaster 9 Leeds 10 East Anglia

10095.394.493.19289.9989.489.388.387.8

* Geography and Environmental Sciences

The Independent, 2011 Score

1 Cambridge 2 Oxford 3 Bristol 4 St Andrews 5 UCL 6 Edinburgh 7 Durham 8 Leicester 9 Southampton 10 Keele

10093.987.979.177.676.275.974.6.74.370.8

If you would like to find out more about these or other institutional rankings, visit www.unistats.com

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“I picked Southampton because of its great reputation for geography and for the campus. At the end of three years I can honestly say that I still love geography and have a much better understanding of the range of the subject. Getting involved in other events has been equally important and the campus is always buzzing.”

Paulette Amadi | BA Geography

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Students undertaking project work in the field

The key to your future. Employability and careersA geography degree from Southampton will give you valuable knowledge and marketable skills for the future. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of fields, including environmental management and planning, financial services, property development, local and central government, research, consultancy and teaching.

Many of today’s most pressing concerns emerge from the intersection of social and natural processes – think of climate change, globalisation, overpopulation and waste management. Geographers are ideally positioned to analyse, understand and address these issues. The project management and communication skills you will develop are also in demand.

Geography is a broad and inclusive subject, which examines the environmental make-up, cultural traditions and political dynamics of our diverse world. You will understand how environmental and social processes create and impact on villages and magacities, oceans and deserts, tropical rainforests and polar ice fields. You will also develop skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, teamworking and independent research. The fact that geographers straddle the natural and social sciences will give you particular advantages in the job market.

The University’s careers service, Career Destinations, offers face-to-face guidance and has an excellent library and online resources. Geography and Environment also provides a series of career-related workshops, featuring external speakers from a wide range of employers in the public and private sectors.

In addition, geographers participate in the Graduate Passport Scheme, an award that provides formal recognition of extra curricular activities such as community volunteering. This scheme, acknowledged in a certificate and transcript of activities undertaken, will enable you to develop your personal attributes in ways that are of great relevance to your future career.

Read more about the range of careers our students have gone on to: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/alumni/our_alumni.page

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Graduate careers

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“My joint honours degree allowed me to do 50 per cent of my modules at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. This gave me experience of the geological field, which includes oil and gas exploration and mining, as well as organisational and geographical skills (GIS and management).”

Ben Lord | BSc Geography and GeologyNow signal processing engineer for an oil and gas exploration company

“I am currently working on a €11 million project funded by the European Commission, coordinating 37 partners from across Europe and ensuring that work gets delivered on time and on budget. I work on a daily basis with the major players in the European satellite and mapping industry. The organisational and communication skills I developed at Southampton, together with a certain level of confidence, attention to detail and background knowledge from my course, have been particularly valuable for me in this role.”

Natalie Levin | BSc Geography Now working with GIS

“My studies kept me open-minded about which career path to take, but I was keen to develop skills in a variety of business functions in the competitive retail sector. A geography degree has been valuable in a whole range of ways: the research project prepared me for structuring financial and personnel reports, while group work provided valuable experience of collating information through different channels and working with people. Field trips and practical classes taught me about information gathering in the field and producing accurate and concise reports.”

Nick Dyson | BA Geography Now working as a retail manager

“The University has an excellent reputation among fellow graduates and employers and my qualifications were absolutely essential to me securing a full-time job once I finished my studies.”

Stephen Evans | BA GeographyNow senior transport planner

“My human geography degree enabled me to learn about the history, culture, languages and social movements that give rise to the everyday fabric of places. I’m now working as an events coordinator for an IT journalism company in Sydney, Australia. My degree played a significant role in giving me the tools, support and open-mindedness to approach this opportunity with confidence.”

Kirstin Coughtrie | BA Geography Now working in IT and new media

“Studying geography allowed me to develop and refine my skills and knowledge – and make lifelong friends – while deciding on a career path. The option to study modules outside geography provided me with a unique selection of skills. I have been working for a water research consultancy for two years, using computer models to analyse sources of pollution in UK rivers. Southampton allowed me the chance to explore and follow my interests and I highly recommend it.”

Katie Hill | BSc Geography Now working in water research

“I had always wanted to pursue a field with a clear career path, diverse work schedule and opportunities to travel. Town planning offered all of these things. I am now employed by a successful planning consultancy in south-west London. My work involves project managing teams of land use professionals and negotiating with local planning authorities to achieve planning permission for a range of residential and commercial developments across the country.”

Sophie Hill | BSc Geography Now working in town planning

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Vasco de Gama Centre, Lisbon: urban regeneration is a key theme in our modules

Applications and feesWe welcome applications from all candidates who demonstrate the potential and commitment to study geography at degree level. Applications should be directed to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at www.ucas.com

You should apply between 1 September and 15 January (30 July in the case of non-EU international applicants). You are strongly advised to submit your application as early as possible. Please contact UCAS for details of specific deadlines. Once received, our admissions staff will carefully consider your application and assess it against our selection criteria.

In making a decision, we read all sections of the UCAS form. Your personal statement should be a high-quality piece of writing that outlines your interest in geography, tells us about your extracurricular pursuits and says something about what makes you distinctive as a person.

FeesPlease visit www.southampton.ac.uk /ugfeesandfunding for up-to-date information on student fees.

You will be asked to declare your nationality and area of birth and permanent residence on the UCAS application form, which will determine the initial fees level.

Other costsThe University of Southampton covers all the costs associated with compulsory field courses, apart from incidental expenses. Contact Undergraduate Admissions for further details.

ScholarshipsWe operate a scholarship scheme for the best candidates. Full details are available at www.southampton.ac.uk/scholarships

Application UCAS

Places per year UK/EU/international students: 190

Fees per year UK/EU/international: www.southampton.ac.uk/ugfeesandfunding

Standard entry requirements A level: AAB, including A in geography. General studies is not accepted. For joint honours programmes, an additional A level science subject (eg biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics or physics) is requiredIB: 34 points, 17 at higher levelScottish Highers: AAABB.European Baccalaureate: 80%BTEC and Access: Applications are considered on individual merit. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions for details

Interviews Candidates are not normally interviewed

Mature students (over the age of 21) Entry requirements vary. We look for evidence of recent study (eg an Access or Open University course). Many successful candidates hold one or two A levels. Professional qualifications and work experience are taken into consideration. Candidates are normally interviewed

English language requirements IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 (paper)/250 (computer-based) where applicable

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Student life

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“Geography has one of the largest student intakes each year, which means that there are literally hundreds of like-minded geographers to meet. GeogSoc is the University’s second largest society and hosts events such as fancy dress socials, quiz nights and the infamous Christmas and summer balls – always the highlight of the year!”

Steve Beakhust | BA Geography

With 20,000 students and 5,000 staff, the University of Southampton is a lively and exciting place to be. In addition to six main campuses, six libraries and 20 halls of residence, there is a state-of-the-art sports complex and three internationally acclaimed arts centres.

The Students’ Union, which is based on the Highfield Campus, is at the heart of our social scene, with cafés, bars, restaurants, a nightclub and a 330-seat cinema. It also boasts a huge variety of sports and social clubs, ranging from the debating society through to jazz dancing.

The Jubilee Sports Centre, situated next to the Students’ Union, includes a six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, a split-level gym with 160 fitness stations, and a magnificent eight-court badminton hall.

The University is also a strong focus for the arts, and is home to the Turner Sims music venue, the Nuffield Theatre and the John Hansard Gallery.

Our halls and campuses are linked by our own award-winning uni-link bus service, which connects the University with the city, railway stations and airport.

AccommodationWe offer more than 5,000 places for students in 20 halls of residence. If you are a new, unaccompanied student, you are guaranteed a place in halls in your first year, provided you:

– normally live outside the Southampton city boundary

– make Southampton your first choice

– meet the terms of your offer

– meet accommodation application deadlines

If you are an unaccompanied, non-EU international student you will be guaranteed room in halls for the full duration of your degree, provided that we receive your application for accommodation by 1 August in the year in which your studies begin.

The University provides many different types of accommodation, offering both catering and self-catering facilities. The halls vary in age, character and size. Some offer amenities such as shops, bars, sports facilities, libraries, and music, TV and computer rooms. All of our halls are within easy reach of the main campuses, by bike, on foot or via our uni-link bus service.

For more information visit www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

Student support Our purpose-built Student Services Centre, situated on the Highfield Campus, can answer your questions on a range of non-academic issues, such as fees, funding, accommodation and ID cards.

We offer a wide range of services for students, including Career Destinations, a Health Centre, Early Years Centre and the Students’ Union Advice and Information Centre. We also provide considerable support for students with disabilities and learning differences. This includes the University’s Enabling Services, Dyslexia Services and our Assistive Technology Service, which provides specialised IT facilities. Our Counselling Service offers confidential, professional support on a range of personal and academic issues.

For further details, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/studentsupport

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City life Southampton is one of the most dynamic cities in the south of England. It offers a wealth of social and leisure attractions, including restaurants, cafés, a 13-screen cinema and one of the UK’s top 10 retail outlets (WestQuay). The city also hosts the Mayflower Theatre, the largest theatre in southern England, and the award-winning Southampton City Art Gallery.

Situated on England’s south coast, Southampton enjoys one of the warmest climates of any UK university. Its rich maritime heritage continues to play an important role in city life, with a major focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing. It also hosts the annual Southampton Boat Show – the largest event of

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Socialising on the water front in Ocean Village, Southampton

its kind in Europe.

One of the UK’s greenest cities, Southampton is located on the border of the New Forest National Park, where you can take part in activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding and canoeing, or just relax. The Isle of Wight is a 25-minute ferry ride away and the coastal resorts of Bournemouth, Poole and Brighton are nearby. The historic cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are even closer and London is just over an hour away by train.

Southampton has its own international airport, so the city is within easy reach of Europe. It also has good connections to the cross-channel ferries and Eurostar rail service.

For details visit www.visit-southampton.co.uk

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Visiting the UniversityIf you would like to visit the University before applying, we run open days every year in July and September. These events provide an opportunity to find out more about the University and meet staff and students.

For details visit www.southampton.ac.uk/visit

Geography visitsIf you receive an offer, you will usually be invited to attend a Geography Visit Day. These provide an opportunity to learn more about our programmes and the learning environment here at Southampton.

The schedule consists of illustrated lectures, an opportunity to meet academic staff and students, and an optional tour of a hall of residence.

Geography and Environment University of Southampton Highfield Campus, Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 3760 Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3295 Email: gg-admissions@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/geography

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