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Geography

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Geography will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Exhibit 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.
2 Integrate a deep understanding of geographical concepts and principles to describe processes that shape environments and societies.
3 Recognise the co-constitutive nature of social and biophysical phenomena and apply this understanding to a range of social and environmental issues.
4 Generate, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from biophysical and human environments, with specific competencies in geospatial techniques.
5 Work competently, confidently and safely in field and laboratory environments.
6 Communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected written, oral and visual means.
7 Apply geographical principles creatively, critically and appropriately to specific spaces, places and/or environments.
8 Resolve geographical questions by ethical means, applying evidence-based knowledge and appropriate research techniques, including those associated with field work.
9 Contribute effectively as a member or leader of diverse teams, working with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives within collaborative, interdisciplinary contexts.