Exeter Scholars
Geography, Geology, and Marine and Environmental Sciences
Geography, Geology, Marine and Environmental Science
Our Exeter Scholars activities will provide a taster of studying Geography, Geology, and Marine and Environmental Sciences at degree level. We will run several activities, likely including a field trip to our beautiful Cornish landscapes, lab work, interactive activities, and talks about some of our exciting current research. You’ll also get the opportunity to meet some of our current students. We are a friendly and welcoming bunch, and this subject activity strand of the Exeter Scholars programme will provide a great opportunity to find out what studying at university is like.
Dates
Day | Date | Time | Location | Topic | |
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Session 1 | Tuesday | 15th February 2022 | 11:00–15:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall | Introduction to geography and natural hazards |
Session 2 | Tuesday | 15th March 2022 | 11:00–15:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall | Antarctic sea ice change |
Session 3 | Friday | 20th May 2022 | 11:00–15:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall | Remote sensing: exploring the earth's dynamics from space |
Session 4 | Friday | 24th June 2022 | 10:00–15:30 | Penryn campus, Cornwall | Marine research boat trip |
Session 5 | Thursday | 21st July 2022 | 11:00–15:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall | |
Session 6 | TBC – AUTUMN TERM 2022 | Penryn campus, Cornwall | TBC |
Activity Locations
All subject activity sessions will take place on the University of Exeter Penryn campus, Cornwall, with the exception of one field trip.
Subject Activity Strand Content
Welcome to the College of Geography and Environmental Science! We are a friendly department based on the Penryn campus and offer several different degree programmes including Geography, Geography and Geology, and Environmental Science.
Geography is an all-encompassing subject, covering the patterns and processes that shape both human society and the physical processes on Earth, and indeed how the two interact. As such, Geographers study the atmosphere, ocean, ice, land, life, renewable energy, and the relationships between communities and cultures and their environment.
Geology is the study of the history of our planet including the materials it is made of, and the processes that form mountains, ocean basins, and volcanoes. It also includes the study of ancient creatures preserved as fossils in rocks, and even the make-up of other planets in our solar system.
Marine Sciences is the scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits them, and their physical characteristics, including the depth and extent of ocean waters, their movement and chemical makeup, and the topography and composition of the ocean floors.
Environmental Science is the study of our environment and the solutions to environmental problems. It covers plant and soil science, oceanography, atmosphere, geology, and the influence of humans on the environment. Here at Exeter, we also teach environmental law which is key to providing solutions to many of the environmental problems we face today, such as climate change and habitat loss.
Our Exeter Scholars activities will provide a taster of studying Geography, Geology, and Marine and Environmental Sciences at degree level. We will run several activities including a field trip to our beautiful Cornish landscapes, lab work, interactive activities and talks about some of our exciting current research. You’ll also get the opportunity to meet some of our current students. We are a friendly and welcoming bunch, and this subject activity strand of the Exeter Scholars programme will provide a great opportunity to find out what studying at university is like.
This subject activity strand has contributions from the following degree programmes:
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BA/BSc Geography
- BSc Environmental Science
- BSc Geology
- BSc Geography with Geology
- MSc Environmental Science
- BSc Marine Science
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this subject activity strand.
Please note that if you wish to study Geology at Exeter, you will need to be studying two science subjects at A Level / IB.
Please note that if you wish to study Environmental Sciences at Exeter, you will need to be studying a science subject at A Level / IB.
Please note that if you wish to study Marine Sciences at Exeter, you will need to be studying two science subjects at A Level / IB.
Pass Criteria
In order to pass the programme, you must attend a minimum of 5 out of 6 subject activity sessions, as well as the Exeter Scholars Virtual Student Conference.