📖Introduction

Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

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📖Program Curriculum

Your learning will take place in a range of different settings from lectures laboratory work and field courses to seminars and small-group tutorials. Seminars provide the opportunity for you to discuss and analyse new material ideas and concepts with other students and your tutor. Small-group tutorials may be structured around study skills development or problem solving and give you the opportunity to ask questions raise issues or explore material taught in lectures. You will have access to our virtual learning environment which hosts learning resources course documents and lecture capture recordings (where available) for your modules. Your studies also involve a considerable amount of independent study.

You will study 120 credits in each year. This degree is constructed of a number of modules some compulsory and others optional. You will be assessed in a combination of ways: coursework; essays; presentations; reports; projects dissertations; examinations; and practical tasks. Some assessments may involve group work. Assessment methods for modules are generally split 60 40 for coursework and exams.

What will you study on this course?
Year 1 and 2
The first year focuses on key knowledge and skills building on your Geography A-level. You are also able to switch between and courses at the end of the first year if you wish. The second year will provide you with deeper subject knowledge introduce you to specialist techniques and fieldwork skills and developing your own research. You can also convert onto the MGeog at the end of Year 2 providing your year average mark is above 55%.

Year 3
In your final year you can select from a range of modules that allow you to specialise in areas that interest you. You will conduct your own research (dissertation) under staff guidance allowing you to showcase the abilities you developed throughout your studies.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake advanced field skills and training is available through our optional field courses to Tenerife or Northeast Spain (Barcelona).

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Geography Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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🏫About Bangor University, Wales

Bangor University is recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for a varied portfolio and the University's strategic themes reflect this. The University is situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Although the institution is surrounded by nature, it is well connected to major towns and cities. 

The Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Institutional Review has commended the way the university manages academic quality. Bangor University received a number of commendations which highlighted particular areas of strength, including the way in which it use a data-driven approach to inform and enhance the student experience. Other areas which received commendations were the University’s partnership with students, and the fact that bilingualism is embedded within all aspects of the student experience.

 

Mission 

A strong, confident institution recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for its varied portfolio of teaching and research, and for the unique, multicultural, inclusive experience it provides for its staff and students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

16,000 GBP per year

48,000 GBP in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

Is this not correct? You can edit your profile or contact us.
Or see the list of programs you are eligible for here .
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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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