Geography
Taking part in the Geography subject activity strand is a great way of learning about the exciting ways in which geography is studied within universities.
It provides an amazing opportunity to find out about a university campus and to meet and work with current staff and students in a relaxed and informal environment.
The programme is designed to give you an insight into life at university and will show you the awesome power of a geography degree and where it could take you in your life!
| Day | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday | 29th January 2025 | 10:30 - 15:30 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 2 | Wednesday | 5th March 2025 | 10:30 - 15:30 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 3 | Wednesday | 23rd April 2025 | 10:30 - 15:30 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 4 | Monday | 19th May 2025 | TBC | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
| 5 | Wednesday | 25th June 2025 | 10:30 - 15:30 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 6 | Wednesday | 16th July 2025 | 10:30 - 15:30 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
Activity locations
All subject activity sessions will take place on the 樱花动漫 Streatham campus, with the exception of one field trip (details and location TBC).
Session 1: Standard introductory session
- Date: TBC (10:30 – 15:30)
- Content:
- Introduction to programme and department
- Ice breakers and group activities
- Campus tour
- Q&A
- Leads: WPC, ESA and academic (for department intro)
Session 2:
- Date: Feb (10:30 – 15:30)
- Content: TBC
- Leads: Anne La Brocq
Session 3:
- Date: Wed April (10:30 – 15:30)
- Content: TBC
- Leads: Anne Le Brocq
Session 4:
- Date: June (10:30 – 15:30)
- Content:
Introductory lecture to the July field trip material.
Data collection exercise around campus.
Careers talk
Make Story Maps
- Leads: Anne Le Brocq
Session 5: Field Trip to Exeter Quay
- Date: July (10:30 – 15:30)
- Content:
Group walk along the River Exe looking at Physical and Human features
Small group project using GIS
- Leads: Anne Le Brocq
This subject activity strand has contributions from the following degree programmes:
- BSc Geography
- BA Geography
- BSc Geography with Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
There are no specific entry requirements for this subject activity strand.
In order to pass the programme, you must attend a minimum of 4 out of 5 subject activity sessions, as well as the Exeter Scholars Student Conference.