Entry requirements
A level
Economics, Geography, Politics or social sciences subjects are preferred, one of which should be at a grade C. All combinations will be considered. Geography is not specifically required. General Studies is accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points in Applied Science or Science subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Minimum of 5 in relevant subjects plus minimum of 5 SL in English Language and Maths or 4 at Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Economics, Geography, Politics or social sciences subjects are preferred, one of which should be at a grade H3. All combinations will be considered. Geography is not specifically required. General Studies is accepted. Equivalent of 96 UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science or Science subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science or Science subjects
Economics, Geography, Politics or social sciences subjects are preferred, one of which should be at a grade C. All combinations will be considered. Geography is not specifically required. General Studies is accepted. Equivalent of 96 UCAS points.
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– This course received 100 per cent for satisfaction with academic support (National Student Survey 2018).
– 100 per cent of students from this course are in employment or further study six months after graduating (DHLE 2016/17).
– This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society. This means it contains a solid academic foundation as well as preparing you for the needs of the world beyond higher education.
**About this course**
"This course focuses on how humans interact with their surroundings. You’ll study issues such as global demography, resource scarcity and security, environmentalism and green politics, urbanisation, regeneration and gentrification, and inequality, poverty and exclusion. You’ll also develop research skills and
be introduced to Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
You’ll be able to specialise in an area of your choice by completing an independent dissertation on a topic that interests you. Residential field trips in the UK, Europe and overseas (currently South Africa) will give you the chance to put your learning into practice.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1: GG4040 - Introduction to Human Geography, GG4020 - Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis, GG4010 - Investigating the Earth and Environment, GG4070 - Regional Geographies.
Year 2: GG5405 - Design and Management of Projects (with GIS), GG5010 - Geographical Concepts and Methodologies, GG5040 - Social and Cultural Geography, GG5050 - Contours of Global Capitalism.
Year 3: GG6400 - Research Project, GG6010 - Urban Geographies, GG6030 - Global Rural Geographies, GG6020 - Development Geographies.
Assessment methods
The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for 2019, 2020 and 2021 entry. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.
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