Detailed course information
Year One
In the first year you will take a set of core modules to give you a sound introduction to your particular degree path. Some of these modules are shared between the different Geography, Human Geography and Physical Geography degree routes, which you can select as you progress through the course.
First year modules help you to make the transition into Geography at university and will provide a firm grounding in geography by developing geographical skills and knowledge.
As well as having a University “Personal Tutor” to help you throughout the year you will also be allocated an individual Geography tutor who will help you with your work. The courses have small-group tutorials throughout the year as well as practical classes, fieldwork and lectures.
Year Two
In the second year you will take some core modules to develop your skills and knowledge within your chosen degree course and you will also be given flexibility to choose optional pathways within modules based on your particular interests.
For example, within the ‘Dynamic Geographies’ module we offer a range of different units covering different aspects of Geography, and students take those units most appropriate to them in the context of their degree pathway. Similarly within the Geographical Research Training module we offer field courses to a variety of overseas locations and you will be invited to choose the destination that you prefer. The second year focuses on developing more advanced geographical skills and understanding, and gives particular importance to the development of independent research skills.
Year Three
In the third year you have flexibility to choose your preferred options from the modules that we offer. Most students complete an independent study project and a set of optional topic modules. The independent project can be either small or large, depending on your preference and interests, and you have a wide range of option modules both from within Geography or from Keele’s wide range of freestanding electives.
Your third year is an opportunity to focus on areas of the subject that you enjoy most or that you think will be most useful to your future career. At this stage you will have developed desirable employability skills and sound subject knowledge that will enable you tackle real-world problems and questions. Your third year modules will make up about two thirds of the marks for your final degree. There are no compulsory core
modules at this level.
The cost for all of the field course options for each degree will be at least partially subsidised.