Director of Teaching & Learning

Human Geography - UH-000355

UCAS code: L700
Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years incl. placement year
Entry requirements:
 
112 UCAS points or BBC from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade C in Geography or an alternative subject at A Level
 
DDM at BTEC in Applied Science. Alternatively a BTEC in Health and Social Care is acceptable but must be accompanied by another A Level at a min grade C.
 
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0).
 
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in relevant subjects. For example: Geography, Sociology or Health and Social Care.

UH-000355 - Human Geography

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Structure

Be aware of the uncertainty inherent in scientific and social scientific knowledge

Write a technical report on data collected in the lab/field. 

Carrying out an independent piece of research on a topic related to their subject.

The deployment of different conceptual approaches to geographic investigations 

Field based research methods and strategies in either physical and/or human geography. 

Have learnt the importance of good record keeping in field and the laboratory conditions.

Be able to manage and organise their workload to maximum effectiveness

Sufficient knowledge and personal awareness to be able to make an informed choice of future career. 

In-depth knowledge geography and its potential to contribute to solving complex contemporary problems.

Be able to communicate and explain scientific and social scientific ideas and concepts to specialists and non-specialists

Ethical and moral questions raised by aspects of their subject.

Sustainability in terms of economic, social and scientific parameters 

Be experienced in the various methods of obtaining information.

Be able to understand, analyse and interpret data and other forms of information

The most appropriate technique to analyse, evaluate and present specific geographical data 

Record, process and interpret analytical/field data using appropriate quantitative and qualitative statistical techniques.

Be aware of and have the ability to consider issues around quality, ethics and risk

Different approaches to development in the developing world.

How different human societies have exploited space and place. 

Be able to work independently or as part of a team and negotiate team responsibility and evaluate team work via peer assessment

The ecological value of the planet’s flora and fauna.  

Carry out basic laboratory procedures safely and competently to determine physiochemical properties. 

The large scale planetary processes which influence terrestrial environments.

Be able to present scientific data, precisely, concisely and accurately.

The impact globalisation has on social structures/economies 

Prepare and deliver technical presentations using different media either as individuals or with peers.

The occurrence of inequalities within contemporary society and how they are addressed 

How the natural world influences social structures and how humans have in turn altered the environment. 

Historical and contemporary social structures and how they have evolved. 

The structure of the Earth and the processes creating landforms 

Synthesise and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources, correctly reference source material and comply with the principles of academic integrity.  

The biological, geochemical and physical processes that determine how life on Earth functions.  

Be able to undertake independent research 

Be able to use relevant Information Technology

Be able to plan and carry out field sampling activities in a safe and effect manner

Current theories regarding global climate change and the primary challenges to the concept.

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<li>There is a comprehensive framework for the monitoring and improvement in quality and standards.</li>
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<li>The School of Applied Sciences Board monitors quality and standards, with a devolved responsibility being taken by the School Teaching and Learning Committee. The Geography Course Committee manages the courses.  This is a sub-committee of the School Board.  The Course Committee considers all feedback and evaluation.</li>
<li>Student Feedback is an integral part of course evaluation and improvement. Students provide feedback through a variety of means including formal module and course evaluation questionnaires, the Student Panel and membership of the Course Committee.</li>
<li>Employer Feedback is sought through feedback questionnaires involving employers of our graduates and through monitoring from placement providers.</li>
<li>External Examiners provide evaluation of the standards achieved by the students. The course team is required to formally respond to comments raised by External Examiners and to report on progress made in addressing any areas on concern.</li>
<li>All forms of feedback, including a review of progression and completion rates are included in the annual course monitoring report. This is considered through the process of annual evaluation of courses and enables areas of weakness to be identified and clear action plans to be determined and monitored.  The School has introduced a rigorous module review process that is undertaken by Year Tutors prior to annual evaluation to ensure necessary changes to modules can be implemented immediately. In addition to the annual monitoring processes the University organises a quinquennial review at school level.</li>
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UH-000355

The Geography course provision will be subject to periodic review as set out in University Regulations. The review process involves annual and quinquennial evaluation of performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Section G of the University’s handbook of Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses, September 2015 sets out the procedures for the 5 yearly review.

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<li>The Personal Academic Tutor role is seen as an important one, offering students a clearly identified and accessible ‘contact person’ for academic and pastoral concerns. The personal tutor is responsible for providing students with advice and guidance concerning academic performance and progress as well as supporting and advising students with personal difficulties (or directing them to the appropriate School/University support services). Respecting student confidentiality, they report to the Year Tutor or Course Leader about any student whose progress is a cause for concern.  Tutors advise students to make use of all of the University support services for T&amp;L and pastoral support as well as the Students’ Union.</li>
<li>Personal Tutors also hold a series of small group tutorials to cover soft skills, feedback and assessment advice and personal development planning. A special feature of courses in Geographical Sciences is the inclusion of “self-study” modules e.g. with the student’s Personal Tutor each student investigates a chosen topic and produces a written report and oral presentation. These appear in all levels of the courses, are designed to develop the students’ capacity for independent study (in the context of their chosen subject), in addition to their communication skills, and culminate in the Research Project in the Final Year, which requires students to undertake an individual and original piece of work.</li>
<li>Students attend an induction week at the start of their course, during which they are given information about the rules, regulations, practices and procedures of the University and their first meeting with their Personal Academic Tutor, when they are given a Course handbook and a timetable along with advice about relevant topics such as time management.</li>
<li>The Personal Development Planning (PDP) process is facilitated by the relevant academic tutor in the context of the self-study modules particularly SFG1018, SIG2018 and SHG4020</li>
<li>Student attendance is monitored in accordance with the University regulations.</li>
<li>The School of Applied Sciences possesses modern purpose-built suites of chemistry and biology laboratories with technical support for students. These labs provide an ideal facility in which to analyse environmental samples.</li>
<li>The School has networked PC laboratories which host specialist software.</li>
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