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FAQs

Darllenwch y dudalen hon yng Nghymraeg

 

 

STUDYING FOR A GEOGRAPHY DEGREE

Why should I study for a Geography degree?

How much will it cost to study for a degree?

What help is available towards the cost of studying for a degree?

What skills will I develop with a Geography degree?

What graduate careers can Geographers enter?

 

WHY CHOOSE SWANSEA TO STUDY GEOGRAPHY?

What are the key features of a Geography degree from Swansea?

Where can I find out more about studying Geography at Swansea?

Must I specialise in Physical or Human Geography?

I prefer Physical/Human Geography.  Can I specialise in this?

What are the differences between the BA and BSc Geography degree schemes?

Can I study abroad for some of my degree?

Can I study other subjects as well as Geography at Swansea?

I have special needs.  Will they be catered for at Swansea?

What kind of accommodation is available for students at Swansea?  How much will it cost?

 

STUDYING AT SWANSEA

What is the School of the Environment and Society and how does it relate to the Geography Department?

What degrees do you offer at Swansea?

What is Physical Earth Science?

What is Geo-Informatics?

What parts of Geography do you specialise in at Swansea?

How much choice do I have in what Geography courses I take in my degree?

Where can I go on the overseas field course?

What other fieldwork will I do?

What kinds of teaching methods do you use?

I am a Welsh speaker.  Can I study Geography in the medium of Welsh?

What do you mean by your Department, staff and teaching being ‘research-led’?

How many students study Geography at Swansea?

How many other students will be in my classes?

How will I get to know other students and staff?

 

HOW TO APPLY

How do I apply for a degree at Swansea?

Where can I find out more about studying Geography at Swansea?

What A level subjects will I need to study Geography?

I’m not taking A level Geography.  Is there any point in me applying?

What A level grades will I need?  What are your entry requirements?

Are there any other entry requirements for the University?

I plan to take a Gap Year.  What should I do and when should I apply?

What happens after I submit my application?

How can I visit the University and the Department?

What are Open Days?

What are Visit Days?

I will have to stay overnight to come to a Visit Day.  Can you advise me where to stay?

Why should I visit the University?

I came to a University Open Day in the summer.  Do I need to attend a Visit Day as well?

I have been invited to a Visit Day.  I want to attend, but can’t come on the date(s) I have been invited.  What should I do?

How will I find out if you have made me an offer and what offer you have made?

What are conditional and unconditional offers?

I haven’t heard anything from you; what should I do?

I don’t understand the offer you have made me.  What should I do?

I have received an offer from you.  What do I do next?

What happens when the A level results are published?

What will happen if I don’t meet the terms of a conditional offer?