BSc (Hons) Geography Bachelor's degree at York St John University

Discover the breadth of human geography at university level, as you are introduced to contemporary issues and debates. Using examples and case studies from local, regional, national and global scales. These themes are likely to include: Globalisation, Social justice and inequalities, Sustainability, Mobility, Landscape spaces. You will also develop your skills in academic writing, referencing and critical thinking.

On this module you will focus on the essential concepts for understanding physical geography and geoscience. You will explore the Earth systems ranging from global atmospheric circulation and ocean systems to Earth surface processes and ecosystems, looking at how we understand patterns in the natural environment. Practical work will include field and/or laboratory work.

Investigate aspects of environmental changing as you develop your understanding of how to handle, process and analyse numerical data. Through a series of workshops we will introduce you to the theory behind data handling and statistical analysis, before developing your skills using software such as Microsoft Excel and IBM's SPSS Statistics which are both widely used in industry. These skills prepare you for your own investigations later in your degree.

Engage with a range of qualitative methods commonly used in geographical research. Through a series of workshops we will introduce you to the theory behind data handling and statistical analysis, before developing your skills using software such as Microsoft Excel and IBM's SPSS Statistics which are both widely used in industry. These skills prepare you for your own investigations later in your degree. You will also assess the ethical and health and safety considerations at a basic level involve

Environmental geography investigates human/nature relations. Through this module you will explore environmental concerns from a variety of perspectives, from society's impact on biological and physical systems such as soil or water, through environmental policies and politics, to environmental values and identities.

On this module you will examine the relationship between space and society. You will consider how space relates to social identities, as well as how these identities are both expressed in and produce, particular spaces. This includes spaces such as the home, the workplace, public spaces and virtual spaces. There is a focus on difference, inequality and exclusion and their implications within increasingly transnational global contexts.

On this module you will consider how the concept of landscape has changed throughout history, and learn how to read landscapes from different perspectives. You will examine landscape in symbolic and material terms, engaging with debates in visual cultural theory that have shaped the geographical analysis of the past 40 years. You will approach landscapes as expressions of power, identity and economic change.

On this module you will examine the causes, consequences and management of environmental hazards. Learn the difference between hazard, risk, vulnerability and disaster, and explore different approaches to risk management. You will study both the natural and the social processes related to environmental hazards, emphasising the need for clear communication between multiple stakeholders.

Geography is an extraordinarily diverse discipline. In this module you will learn about the variety of methodological approaches that geographers use in their research, across human, physical and environmental geography. This includes paying attention to the very latest developments, as well as the ethical and political dimensions of producing geographical knowledge. The module prepares you for undertaking your own research later in your degree.

This is an opportunity to experience professional practice related to your degree. This might be a short internship, a period of shadowing a relevant professional, voluntary work in an appropriate setting or a study of a profession, workplace or employer relevant to geography. This will develop new skills and experience that will help you become more employable after you graduate. It will also help you identify areas of personal and professional development you would like to build on to prepare

This module will involve working in small groups to develop research plans and then undertaking the research on a residential field trip. The module provides practical experience in conducting your own research, helping prepare you for your independent dissertation next year. During the module you will also produce a research proposal for your dissertation.

Why do species live where they do, and how and why is biodiversity changing? What role does conservation have to play? What are the most effective conservation approaches in different places? These are the types of questions this module's lectures, seminars, and workshops focuses on. You will explore the theory of ecosystems and practice of conserving the habitats and species within them.

Building on your understanding of physical systems developed in your first year, you will focus on the key concepts of geomorphology. Examine the processing driving change in a variety of physical environments such as river, desert, coastal and hillslope systems and learning about the landforms they produce. You will have opportunity to take part in practical laboratory classes to learn about scientific methodology and observe physical processes in controlled environments.

Cultural and heritage tourism has been growing and evolving fast in the last few decades, introducing new perspectives and opportunities. It encompasses a variety of themes which are significant in the tourism industry, including built heritage, museums and galleries, intangible cultural heritage, World Heritage sites, local and indigenous lifestyles and traditions, natural heritage, digital heritage, arts, food, festivals, music and sports. On this module you will investigate how cultural and h

The development of sophisticated Geographical Information System (GIS) and online mapping tools in recent years has revolutionised the use of geospatial data. This module will develop your theoretical and practical understanding of these technologies and their applications. A central theme is the use of geospatial technologies to address problems and concerns associated with environmental geography. You will gain first hand experience in using the GIS flow line, collecting data, manipulating and

This year long module will involve working independently to research a topic of your choice. It is the culmination of your degree studies, and your chance to explore a topic you are passionate about. You will build on the research skills you developed earlier in the course, demonstrating your capacity for independent working, autonomy, self reliance and project management. Once your dissertation proposal has been approved and has passed ethical scrutiny you will work under the guidance of a tuto

This module investigates cities and urban spaces to understand how they are shaped. Key themes of democracy and public participation in urban governance run throughout the module. You will examine cities through a range of perspectives, including economic geography, post-colonialism and sustainability, looking at how urban space is understood and contested at different scales.

Development is a concept commonly used and has proved to be powerful and useful over the years. Due to the term causing debate surrounding an agreed definition, you will explore key issues that have arisen from the development of the world. You will examine a series of case studies that illustrate development issues: Poverty and inequality, Gendered vulnerabilities, Unemployment, Malnutrition and disease, Natural disaster.

Scientists use an array of different tools to measure and monitor the environment, from detecting land cover change from satellite images, through using lasers on aircraft to map landforms, to monitoring volcanic activity using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones). This module explores how these 'remotely sensed' technologies have transformed the ways we understand, measure and model the Earth's environment. You will further develop your own data analysis and spatial problem-solving skills through