Geography (BSc) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry
Learn about environmental sustainability, globalisation, development and social exclusion from a range of approaches to the study of societies at local, regional and global scales. Develop the social and natural science geographical skills required for academic research and the workplace, by studying climate change, natural hazards, urban environments, information technology and Geographical Information Systems. Enhance your practical skills by taking part in a range of field trips and practical classes.
This course is also available for full-time evening study.
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Course structure
The programme consists of 12 modules and includes six compulsory modules in the first and second years. In the third and fourth years, you choose from a range of option modules and complete an independent research project.
Year 1
Year 2
- Environment, Economy and Society in Europe
- Environmental Processes
- Methods, Analysis and Techniques.
Years 3 and 4
A choice of four options over two years, including:
- Applied Hydrology
- Coastal Processes and Management
- Environment and Development
- Environmental Modelling
- Gender, Space and Time
- Geographies of the City
- Glaciers and Glacial Processes
- Globalisation in the Contemporary World
- Principles of Geographical Information Systems
- Regional Economic Development and Policy in the EU
- Remote Sensing.
An independent research project is also undertaken in Years 3 and 4.
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Study resources
We offer student support and have a range of research resources.
- Further study opportunities
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in government and policy-making, planning, development agencies and other international organisations, and journalism.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- We suggest you apply as early as possible.
- Interviews May–September.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- Application deadlines and interviews
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Key information set
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Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).
Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.
Fees:
The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.Years of study:
The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.
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