Using the systems, humanistic and behavioural approaches to modern Geography, models, concepts and issues are explored on different scales from different parts of the globe. The first year considers the Nature of Environmental Systems and Human Systems, and the physical landscape of the British Isles. Fieldwork in different environments is a vital feature of the course. Students have undertaken field work in Switzerland, Malawi, Namibia, Crete and the Gambia. Your thinking and learning will be developed through lectures, seminars, tutorials, role play and other practical exercises.
Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examination.
Two A levels or equivalent are required. It would be helpful, although not essential, to offer Geography, Environmental Studies, Geology or Economics as one of the subjects. From August 2002, schools will have a statutory responsibility to teach programmes of study for Citizenship at Key Stages 3 and 4. Newman College is proud to be at the forefront of this curriculum development with the establishment of an exciting Postgraduate Certificate course for new teachers, which provides comprehensive training for those who intend to teach citizenship education in the secondary school. The new one year, full time course will recruit graduate candidates from September 2001 onwards.