SAMPLE PATHWAY: ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
The rates, causes and extent of change in our environment and the contribution of
human activity are current topics of intense debate and investigation. However, this
planet has experienced change throughout its' 4.6 billion year history. This pathway
allows you to explore the evolution of the different components of the Earth system
across both geological and archaeological time scales and use this information to inform
the debate on how the effects of human activity can be managed effectively. Students
must select Physical Geography, Archaeology and either Geology or Soil Science in Part 1.
Year 1
Pathway Modules
Climatology & Hydrology
Geomorphology & Biogeography
Archaeological Practice
Earth History & Evolution
Earth Structure and Materials
Year 2
Pathway Modules
Select from a list of modules including:
GIS & Mapping
Global Change Through Geological Time
Environmental Monitoring
Sustainable Land Management
Archaeological Science
Human Activity & Environmental Change
Environmental Resources
A Language
Year 3
Professional Experience (four year degree only)
Final Year
Pathway Modules
Select from a list of modules including:
Ice Sheets & Climate Change
Environmental & Landscape in Historical Periods
Soil & the Global Environment
Soil & Land Evaluation
Geological Risks & Hazards
Soils, Vegetation and Atmosphere
Geographical Information Systems