University of Galway · Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems)

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

September

Introduction

Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Galway, Ireland. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems) at University of Galway studies human geography and physical geography, plus supporting science and mathematical modules. Students take Principles of Human Geography, Principles of Physical Geography, and Geography in Practice (GiP), alongside Biology (BO101), Chemistry & Physics (CP102), Mathematical Studies (MA161), and Statistics for Data Science I & II. Core physical geography modules include Weather & Climate, Biogeography, and The Earth: From Core to Crust.

On campus delivery combines classroom learning with extensive classroom and field-based learning and hands-on research and technical experiences. Core modules include Introduction to GIS, Professional Skills and Pathways for Geographers, Research Project Design and Development, and Introduction to Sustainability.

Semester 2 offers options for a work placement, a research placement, an Erasmus semester abroad, or further studies on campus. A supervised dissertation (TI3129 Dissertation) and Advanced GIS (TI311) support the final stage, with Applied Field Hydrology (EOS305) and Communicating Science and Research (EV5102).

Modules

Principles of Human Geography (TI150)
Principles of Physical Geography (TI151)
Geography in Practice (GiP) (TI1100/TI1101)
Weather & Climate (TI216)
Biogeography (TI235)
The Earth: From Core to Crust (EOS2102)
Statistics for Data Science I & II (ST2001, ST2002)
Introduction to GIS (TI2101)
Professional Skills and Pathways for Geographers (TI3500)
Research Project Design and Development (TI335)
Introduction to Sustainability (BSS2103)
Advanced GIS (TI311)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems) at University of Galway for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Galway.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Galway as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems).

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