Degree courses? Who, me?
- It's never too early to start considering the future. If you enjoy
the subject at school, and if you want to study a diverse, challenging
and wide-ranging discipline at university, why not think about
doing Geography
as a degree?
- Almost all UK universities offer a pure Geography course, and many
offer the subject in combination with others. Also, allied
subjects such as Geology, Environmental Studies / Engineering and
Oceanography might be worth a look.
- Geography is one of the most popular courses at many universities,
and competition can be intense, particularly for UCL, KCL, Cambridge,
Oxford, Durham and Bristol. But all make offers which will be realistic
for good Win: Coll: geographers.
- Geographers typically emerge from University with a range of skills
which employers regard as highly desirable - they are numerate, computer
literate, have excellent organisational abilities, and can synthesize
and analyze large quantities of information quickly and effectively.
- Only medics have higher employment rates six months after graduation!
Combined courses
- Courses which combine more than one academic discipline are increasingly
popular. They have the advantage of keeping your education broad,
and allowing you to continue with subjects you enjoy, or remian rooted
in a familiar subject while exploring a wholly new one alongside.
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combined courses cont'd.
- BUT! You need to be careful to ensure that your combined course
doesn't lumber you with vastly more work - the equivalent of 0.5 + 0.5
equalling more than 1!
- Modular courses are generally the most flexible and best thought-out
when it comes to combined courses.
Where should I start looking?
- The Careers Library is another essential resource. All the
prospectuses, as well as other literature (including 'alternative' prospectuses,
written by students, for students) is there. There is a huge
range of material available - just go in and ask for some help!
What should I be looking for?
- how long does the course last?
- is the course linear or modular?
- which elements are compulsory?
- is there a bias towards human or physical geography?
- can I change my specializations mid-way through the course?
- what are the teaching arrangements (all lectures, or seminars and
classes)?
- how good are the library and ICT resources?
- what fieldwork is (a) obligatory and (b) available?
- what is the accommodation like? how much does it cost?
- what are the living expenses?
- what are the social facilities like (e.g. Student Union)?
- how good are the student welfare and support services?
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