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Learning outcomes

Geography

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On successful completion of a major or minor in Geography, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of geographical concepts, history and subfields within its context as an academic discipline and acknowledge the contested and situated nature of geographical understanding
2Integrate a deep understanding of geographical concepts and principles to describe processes that shape environments and societies
3Recognise the co-constitutive nature of social and biophysical phenomena and apply this understanding to a range of social and environmental issues
4Generate, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from biophysical and human environments, with specific competencies in geospatial techniques
5Work competently, confidently and safely in field and laboratory environments
6Communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected written, oral and visual means
7Apply geographical principles creatively, critically and appropriately to specific spaces, places and/or environments
8Resolve geographical questions by ethical means, applying evidence-based knowledge and appropriate research techniques, including those associated with field work
9Contribute effectively as a member or leader of diverse teams, working with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives within collaborative, interdisciplinary contexts