WHAT TYPES OF ASSESSMENT WILL THERE BE?

The assessment in Geography degrees will be by both coursework and examinations. This ratio will vary and it is important to consider this in choosing your degree. Most courses will have a third year individual project or dissertation. This is usually a piece of extensive research and extended writing on your chosen topic, which also counts towards your final mark.

The specific courses through which the knowledge and skills are taught and learned vary from university to university according to the special interests of the staff. Consequently, some programmes of study will place more emphasis on particular parts of the world, for example, or certain aspects of Human Geography. The extent of choice in each year of study also varies, so it is important to examine a range of universities and select those with programmes that suit your interests and learning abilities, as well as those that are carefully balanced with your location and other preferences.