Queen Mary University of London Geography Undergraduate Prospectus

Queen Mary, University of LondonSchool of GeographyUndergraduate Degrees in Geographyand Environmental Science

www.geog.qmul.ac.uk

The east LondonadvantageBarts and The London serves ahuge population of unrivalleddiversity in the east of London,but is also next door to the City ofLondon, one of the UK’s richestneighbourhoods. This means thatour medical and dental studentsencounter a huge range ofmedical conditions while buildingthe patient contact hours theyneed to become confident andcompetent professionals.

“East London and the widerThames Gateway offer ourmedical students the opportunityto observe a wide range ofdiseases – from diabetes,hypertension, heart disease,cancer, obesity, TB and evenmalnutrition. This is a uniquelearning environment for theirmedical training.”Cathy Baker, Head of GraduateEntry Programme in Medicine

2012 Olympics onour doorstepThe 2012 Olympics are takingplace very close to Queen Mary’sMile End campus, and ourWhitechapel and West Smithfieldcampuses are also not far away.Barts Hospital, the new RoyalLondon Hospital and ourassociated Trusts will providehealthcare for the Olympicathletes and the general publicduring the summer games. Thiswill be an exciting time to be inLondon.

Campus-basedBarts and The London is part ofQueen Mary, the only College ofthe University of London to offerextensive campus-based facilities.This promotes a sense ofcommunity and encourages anactive student life. All our firstyear medical and dental studentswho live a certain distance fromthe School are allocated places inresidences at the Whitechapel,Charterhouse Square and MileEnd campuses. East London alsooffers affordable privately-ownedaccommodation at a walkingdistance from our campuses. Seepage XX for more details aboutaccommodation.

State-of-the-artclinical facilitiesWe have modern state-of-the artbuildings alongside moretraditional teaching facilities suchas our fantastic library. The DentalSchool now contains a clinicalskills laboratory which closelysimulates the real clinical

Contents

Accommodation 16

School of GeographyEntry requirements 18

Living in London 20

Next steps 24

Welcome to the School of Geography 2

Degree programmes in Geography and Environmental Science 6Career opportunities 10

Student life, Students’ Union, student support and health services 14

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Undergraduate fieldwork in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Undergraduate field trip to Los Angeles

Cover image: Thomas Wooldridge (2008). A tyre fire on the 2012 Olympic games sitesends up plumes of smoke, while a cyclist carries on his journey unabated.

Students in Mojave Desert, field trip 2011

Welcome to the School of Geography

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Welcome to the School of Geography

At the School of Geography atQueen Mary you will be taught by internationally renownedacademics, whose cutting-edgeresearch interests span the globe,but who are also committed tousing their knowledge to provideteaching of the highest quality.

Queen Mary is consistently rankedin the top 20 universities in the UKand in the top 130 in the world(THE World University Rankings2011/12). We are also a memberof the Russell Group of leading UKuniversities, recognition of ourexcellent teaching and research.

The School of Geography wasranked joint first in the UK in the government’s most recentResearch Assessment Exercise(RAE 2008). This puts usalongside Oxford, Cambridge,Durham and Bristol.

The School’s teaching has alsobeen graded ‘excellent’ (thehighest category) by the QualityAssurance Agency, and in theGuardian University Guide 2013,we were in the top ten forgeography and environmentalstudies. In the most recentNational Student Survey, 86 percent of our students expressedoverall satisfaction with theteaching on their course.

Why studygeography? Geography is a broad subject,ideally suited to tackling the range of complex social, political,economic and environmentalissues facing the contemporaryworld; from climate andenvironmental change, toinequalities in health, the growthof world cities and new patterns ininternational trade, migration anddevelopment. Studying geographywill give you both the substantiveknowledge and transferable skillsneeded to work in a wide range ofareas within both the public andprivate sectors, from urban andregional planning to internationalaid organisations, and fromenvironmental management to advising businesses onsustainability issues.

Why studyenvironmentalscience? From global challenges such as climate change and loss ofbiodiversity to protecting the qualityof our local waterways, we are allaffected by environmental issues. A degree in environmental sciencewill enable you to understand thesecomplex problems and train you to protect and manage theenvironment. Combine your interestin environmental science withbusiness management tounderstand how industry can makeenvironmentally informed decisionsin an increasingly competitivemarket.

Ricky Stevens, BSc Geography “Studying geography at Queen Mary has been the best experience of my life! The university is brilliant, thelecturers are very friendly andapproachable and there are alot of opportunities available ifyou put in the effort. One of thebest things about studying hereis the field trips, which allow youto visit Scotland, Wales andFlorida. The programme contentoffers a wide variety of modulesranging from studies on coastsand rivers to climate changeand glaciers, so there really issomething for everyone. If youhave a passion for geographyand are looking to be taughtand guided by people who arepassionate about the subjectthey teach, then Queen Mary isthe only place to be.”

In 2009 and 2010 Ricky wasawarded Royal GeographicalSociety fieldwork grants to carry out research on glacialdynamics in Iceland

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Welcome to the School of Geography (cont.)

Environmental scientists are trainedas multi-skilled graduates, able toinvestigate problems and createsolutions. It can be seen as both abroad BSc degree and as specificpreparation for work in theenvironmental sector.

Studying geography and environmentalscience in LondonLondon is one of the world’spremier global cities. It is the centre of British politics, business, finance and the media.It’s also a fascinating place inwhich to study geography andenvironmental science.

London is home to some of the UK’s wealthiest and mostimpoverished populations,creating a huge disparity betweenrich and poor. This is reflected inour location: Queen Mary’s MileEnd campus is very close to boththe financial districts of the Cityand Canary Wharf, as well assome of the most deprived inner-city communities. This offers agreat opportunity to contextualisethe study of economic geography,development and inequality.

It’s not all theoretical though.There are opportunities for you toput your learning into practice, forexample by working with localcommunity organisations in theEast End. In the past studentshave worked with local charitiesand community groups on issuessuch as bullying and racism inschools, the impact of the 2012Olympics and the campaign for a living wage.

Environmental concerns areparticularly acute in an urbanenvironment, covering issuessuch as widespread land and riverpollution, the lasting legacy ofindustry on the land, and themassive challenge of effectivewaste disposal. You are also ableto witness first-hand the effects ofhuman action (and inaction) andlearn about developing effectivestrategies to cope with climatechange, one of the biggestchallenges of the Twenty-FirstCentury.

London is home to some greatresources for geographers. One of our first year modules includesa field trip to the RoyalGeographical Society in SouthKensington to hear about thehistory and contemporary work of the organisation and see aselection of images and objectsfrom its extensive archivecollection. You will also haveaccess to both the British Libraryand Senate House Library, as wellas excellent museums such asthe Natural History Museum.

Teaching, learningand support atQueen Mary Teaching and learning methodsare diverse, ranging from lecturesand seminars through to a rangeof practical work, includinglaboratory and field-based study.At Queen Mary we place a tutorialsystem at the heart of ourteaching: in addition to lecturesand seminars, you will meetregularly in small groups with a

personal academic tutor and on aone-to-one basis in the final year.

We have recently spent over £2.2mupgrading and extending ourlaboratory facilities, which havebeen designed specifically to cater for physical geography andenvironmental science teachingand research.

Fieldwork Fieldwork is central to all ourdegree programmes. It is anessential and enjoyable learningexperience which helps to fostergroup identity and provides aunique opportunity to learn notonly exciting techniques but arange of transferable skills, fromproject planning to teamwork.

Fieldwork takes place in all threeyears at locations in both the UKand abroad. Destinations currentlyinclude Belfast, Dublin, Durham,Las Vegas, Los Angeles andMumbai for those specialising inBA programmes, and Dorset,Somerset, Scotland and Floridafor BSc students. We also workclosely with local communitygroups and make use of London’sdiverse landscapes, areas andfacilities for fieldwork exercises.

Students on a field trip to Florida


International study While at Queen Mary you mayalso take advantage of the CollegeExchange Scheme and apply tostudy for either one semester or ayear at a range of universities inthe US (in California, Florida andNew York), Australia or Denmark.You will also have the opportunityto work alongside students visitingthe College from these institutions.

The University of London As Queen Mary is part of theUniversity of London, you willgraduate with a University ofLondon degree.

The federal University of Londonis a wide-ranging body made upof more than 50 institutions,which together form the largestand most diverse university inBritain. The University of Londonhas an outstanding internationalreputation founded on the qualityof its teaching and research.Queen Mary is self-governing;however all the University ofLondon's central facilities,including Senate House Library,which contains 1.4 millionvolumes, are available to ourstudents.

Marco Bartholdy, BA Cities,Economies and Social Change“The best things for me aboutthe college would have to bethe accessibility to resourcesand an outstanding academicstaff. Rarely have I found myselfin a position where the collegehas not been able to providesupport, advice, or resources.The lecturers in my Schoolhave been clear, succinct andhelpful throughout my studies.”

Students at Jokulsarlon, Iceland Students in Mojave Desert, LA field trip 2011

Degree programmes in Geographyand Environmental Science


Degree programmes

Single honoursThese offer a balanced coverageof contemporary geography.Specialisation is possible with abias towards human geography inthe BA and physical geography inthe BSc.

• L700 BA Geography

• F800 BSc Geography

Specialised single honours The following degree programmesfocus on specific areas ofgeography and environmentalscience (the BA Global Change(FL71) programme also offersstudents the opportunity toundertake an internship project in the final year):

• L720 BA Human Geography

• F810 BSc EnvironmentalGeography

• F850 BSc EnvironmentalScience

• FL71 BA Global Change:Environment, Economy and Development

• LL31 BA Cities, Economies and Social Change

These degree programmes focuson those aspects of geography orenvironmental science concernedwith economic activity or businessrespectively. They involve studyingmodules in the Schools ofEconomics and Finance orBusiness Management alongsidegeography modules.

• L721 BSc (Econ) Geography

• FVN1 BSc Geography withBusiness Management

• F8N2 BSc EnvironmentalScience with BusinessManagement

Joint honours Joint honours degrees mean you can study another subjectalongside geography.

• LL71 BSc (Econ) Geographyand Economics

• LL72 BA Geography and Politics

MSci programme The new four year MSci inEnvironmental Science includes a further year of study specialisingin the science and management of freshwater and coastalenvironments from uplands andhillslopes, through rivers andfloodplains to estuaries. The MScialso includes an independentresearch project linked with apartner environmental organisationand a residential field course at our research site on theTagliamento River, northern Italy.

• F750 MSci Environmental science

Shirley Dowuonah-Hammond,BSc Environmental Science“As a mature student on the environmental sciencedegree it has been anamazing experience, meetingstudents from diversebackgrounds, working as partof a team in which everybodyhas different skills andknowledge to contribute. The support from my tutorwas much more than I expected and was veryencouraging and inspiring.”


Degree programmes

Structure of degrees Our degree programmes follow amodular system. In the first year,all students study a certainnumber of compulsory moduleswith some variation according totheir interests and the degree forwhich they are registered.Practical and study skills aretaught throughout the year in thetutorial modules, with differentpathways through the degreeprogramme for BA and BScstudents.

The second and third years allowgreater specialisation in what youstudy. The modules in the Schoolof Geography are informed by theresearch interests and expertise ofstaff, ensuring that they reflect thelatest developments in the field.

Topics covered include:• Hydrological Processes

• Pollution

• Hazards

• Coastal Processes

• Environmental and ClimaticChange

• Globalisation and Development

• Environment, Nature and Society

• Urban Futures

• Historical Geographies

• Gender, Identity and Belonging

• Health, Inequality and Society

• Geographical InformationSystems

• Research Methods

You can also take modules offeredby other Schools in related areas:for example, in Politics andInternational Relations, Economicsand Finance, Business andManagement, English and Drama,or Biological and ChemicalSciences.

Find out more about our modulesat: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/modules

Environmental scientists can takeadditional modules in biology,chemistry, materials, law and politics.

In their final year, all singlehonours geography andenvironmental science studentsalso undertake an independentresearch project of their ownchoice and design, with theexception of students on theGlobal Change (FL71) course whohave the option to undertake aninternship project working with anorganisation in the field of globalchange. Joint honours studentsmay also opt to undertake anindependent research project.

Marianne Gelister, BA Global Change“The Global Changeprogramme at Queen Maryenables me to combine both physical and humangeography modules, providinga diverse degree programmeand developing myunderstanding of the intricatelinks between human andphysical processes. In the firstyear, for example, my lecturesranged from carving glacierdynamics to thecommodification of nature. In addition, the degree hasequipped me with greatanalytical skills, and thefieldwork has providedexcellent opportunities toapply the knowledge and skills learnt in lectures andlaboratory sessions.”


Working in the local community

One of the things which makesthe School of Geography atQueen Mary unique is our workwith the local community. Aspart of your research trainingand fieldwork you will be able toobserve and participate in localcommunity projects, such asworking on the campaign for a living wage or exploring localriver restoration activities. We also encourage you tovolunteer or take up internshipopportunities with localcommunity organisations,providing valuable workexperience.

Lizzsy Daish, BA Geography“I volunteer with the East LondonCommunity Land Trust, who arepart of London Citizens, a largecommunity organisation whocampaign on social issues onbehalf of local people. I gotinvolved with London Citizensthrough the School of Geographyand then went on to find an areawithin the organisation that I wasreally interested in.”

Students working with London Citizens Students getting involved in local river restoration projects.

Career opportunities



The breadth of the skills andsubjects covered in our degreeprogrammes means that a verywide range of careers is open togeographers and environmentalscientists. A geography orenvironmental science degree is recognised by employers asindicating that you have anextensive range of transferable andkey skills, (including informationtechnology and communicationskills, report writing, statisticalanalysis, oral presentations, groupwork and project management),which are of great value to themand to you in your career.

Geography graduates might work inareas such as finance, marketing,journalism, business, planning,environmental management andconsultancy, teaching andresearch.

Environmental science graduatesmay choose to work in theenvironmental sector asconsultants, conservationists,government advisors, orenvironmental managers. Or they may choose to use theirtransferable skills in related fieldssuch as business, journalism,policy and planning, teaching or research.

Graduate profile: Daisy Ashby, BA Geography "I’m now working as a ProjectOfficer for the Department of Trade and EconomicDevelopment, Government of South Australia. My time at Queen Mary helped meprepare for my job by makingme feel confident enough inmy own ideas to speak mymind, and equipped me withintegrity and a sense of ethicalstandards.”

Fieldwork in the Cairngorms

Graduate profile: Ridhima Gupta, BSc Environmental Geography“I’m working as an intern at WWF-India in the ‘Water Resources and Policy’Department. At present I’m working on the‘Living Ganga Program’ which aims tointroduce the concept of ‘EnvironmentalFlows’ in India through policies and byinfluencing relevant stakeholders.

I can relate to a lot of things from my degree to my current work.My three year degree managed to cover quite a wide array of topicsin detail, all of which are relevant at WWF.

I also learnt how to organise my time well.”



Recent graduate destinationsinclude: a researcher for theBBC; a ‘green’ advisor to thepetroleum industry; a film-maker;and a fashion editor for GraziaMagazine. Others have gone on towork in the City of London, set uptheir own businesses exportingwine or manufacturing fair-tradeclothing, or work for employersincluding the EnvironmentAgency, Morgan Stanley,Groundwork Trust, Yorkshire FirstRegeneration Agency and theBenfield Trust, to name but a few.

We provide excellent support for career development. Queen Mary has a dedicateduniversity careers service(www.careers.qmul.ac.uk). TheSchool of Geography runs specially

tailored talks and events forgeography and environmentalscience students, coveringeverything from getting part-timework while you study to applying for internships andgraduate jobs. Recently we held an ‘employer forum’, wherestudents had the opportunity totalk to recent graduates andemployers about their current jobsand career paths (pictured below).

According to the First DestinationsSurvey (2011), 89 per cent ofgraduates from the Queen MarySchool of Geography were in work or further study six monthsafter graduation, which places usin the top 10 of geography andenvironmental studies departmentsin the UK terms of graduateemployment.

Graduateprofile:BenTanish-Griffiths,BAGeography"The

School of Goegraphy isaffiliated to London Citizens-the UK’s largest civic alliance,with over 250 schools,synagogues, churches,mosques, charities, youthclubs, trade unions and otherlocal associations. Theycollaborate with LondonCitizens and other localorganisations to strengthenLondon’s vibrant civil societyand work together for thecommon good. Just before Igraduated in 2011 with FirstClass Honours I joined LondonCitizens’ Money MentorsSummer project, “Mission:Money Mentors”, where Iworked with otherundergraduates to deliverfinancial education tothousands of youngLondoners. After anotherinternship at the InternationalTransportation WorkersFederation, I re-joined theorganisation on a morepermanent basis to work withMoney Mentors and TELCO.The connections I madethrough the School ofGeography were really usefulwhen it came to finding myjob."

Employer forum

Loch More, north-west Scotland

Graduateprofile: VishalPankhania,BSc (Econ)Geographywith BusinessManagement

"I’m currently working as agraduate surveyor within amedium-sized charteredpractice; I’m involved primarilyin valuations and otherprofessional services such aslease extensions, rent reviewsand lease enfranchisements.Studying geography at QueenMary was an enjoyable andmemorable experience. Ithelped me develop as anindividual and equipped mewith the transferable skillsutilised in the working world.Transferable skills such asdata analysis, researchmethods and the ability toconfidently presentinformation have been mostutilised in my job. My jobinvolves analysing data andpresenting that information inreports. This was somethingwe often did on my course inthe form of research projectsand then presentations on keyfindings. Going to universityexposes you to experiencesand situations which test yourcharacter and ability. QueenMary offers a well recogniseddegree and a lastingimpression on your CV."

Graduateprofile:RachnaKanzaria,BSc (Econ)GeographyandEconomics "I’m now asecondaryschool

teacher, teaching geographyand economics.

The Queen Mary School ofGeography has an excellentreputation with very friendlystaff and a great variety ofcourses to choose from.

Queen Mary helped meprepare for my job by helpingme with time managementand learning how to present tolarge groups of people in thedifferent modules I studied.There are a number of waysgeography students thinkingof becoming a teacher canprepare for getting a teachingjob. The first thing I wouldsuggest is joining the StudentAssociates Scheme, whichallows you to gain experiencein a school and pays you to doit! After that, you can apply forsome sort of teachingqualification such as thePGCE or GTP."

Student life – Students’ Union,student support and health services


Student life – Students’ Union, student support and health services

Students’ Union All Queen Mary studentsautomatically become members ofQMSU, an active and flourishingStudents’ Union run by studentsfor students. Best known for itsclubs and societies, there aremany to choose from, whetheryour interests lie in football orphilately. And if you have apassion that isn’t represented, youcan always start your own club.Clubs and societies provide agreat opportunity for meetingpeople, especially those who arestudying a different subject toyou. One of the aims of QMSU isto ensure that your time atuniversity is not just about work,but also includes socialising andpersonal development.

Qmotion Qmotion is Queen Mary’s recentlyrefurbished health and fitnesscentre. Equipped with a greatrange of exercise machines andweights, there’s also a women-onlyarea and loads of classes includingyoga, spinning and Pilates. There’sa squash court and sports hall oncampus, and a swimming pool ashort distance away.

Sports Playing sports is a good way torelax after a day spent studying.Queen Mary teams regularlycompete against other collegeteams, and there’s a great socialscene with after-match drinks anda regular social night, Hail Mary,hosted by one of the SU’s sportsteams. There’s even a team ofcheerleaders, the Queen MaryAngels!

QM Provide: Volunteering Volunteering with charities andnon-profit organisations is abrilliant way to explore whatLondon has to offer, make adifference and really get involvedin your local area.

You can volunteer on a regularbasis in a placement with a localcharity or organisation, doinganything from mentoring localschool students, to volunteering in local hospitals, to becoming ahelpline volunteer and managinga local sports team. See: www.providevolunteering.org

Student support You will be assigned an academicadviser when you start at QueenMary who will stay with youthroughout your studies. Youradviser will help you choosemodules (some programmes offergreater flexibility when it comes tomodule choice), sign any formsyou need and help you with anyacademic or personal problemsthat you have.

Most students find it extremelyhelpful to have one adviser onhand throughout their time atQueen Mary.

Health services All the services are provided for all students and staff living in the London Borough of TowerHamlets. In order to access theseservices and other availableservices under the NHS, you needto register with the Globe Townsurgery at the Student HealthCentre at the beginning of term.Students living outside TowerHamlets can be treated oncampus in the event of an urgent medical situation.

For more information see:www.globetown.org/qmu

Advice and counselling Our advice service offers in-depthand specialist advice on a rangeof financial, practical and legalissues, such as student finance,housing rights, immigration lawand international student issues.Counselling is also available –from cognitive behavioural therapyto ongoing weekly therapy groupsand support groups on specificissues, such as anxiety andacademic performance. Ouradvice and counselling service is a completely free and confidentialservice.

For more information see:www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk

Accommodation

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Accommodation

Queen Mary’s Student Villageincorporates 2,000 rooms oncampus, all provided in self-catered houses, flats andmaisonettes. All rooms in theVillage have a bathroom en-suite,and you’ll share a kitchen.

If you are a single, full-time, first-year undergraduate, apply duringthe normal admissions cycle, andhave not lived in Queen Mary’shousing before, you may beeligible for accommodation oncampus. Priority is given to thoseapplying by the deadline of 30June of the year of entry, andthose who live furthest away. Thisoffer does not extend to studentswho join through the Clearingprocess or those holding insuranceoffers with Queen Mary, althoughevery attempt is made toaccommodate them, subject toavailability.

If you live close enough to theCollege to commute, you willnormally be expected to live athome until rooms becomeavailable after term begins, onceall those students who cannotcommute are housed. Once youhave firmly accepted your offer tostudy at Queen Mary, full details onhow to apply for College housingwill be sent to you by theAdmissions Office.

Queen Mary students also haveaccess to places in the fullycatered Intercollegiate Halls incentral London, which are ownedcentrally by the University ofLondon.

Another option is a house share.There are a number of privately let houses in the area suitable forgroups of students to share. Theresidences office can put you intouch with local landlords, as wellas groups of students who arelooking for extra people to makeup numbers.

For more information, see:www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

‘‘You feel like you belong a bit more, living on campus. The place ispacked with people all doing the same thing, unloading their cars at the beginning of term. It’s really sociable.Jen Holton

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‘‘I had a beautiful canal view frommy room. I just can’t believe this is student accommodation – it’svery airy, bright, fresh and clean.Fariah Khan

School of GeographyEntry requirements


School of GeographyEntry requirements

A/AS-levels

Key Skills Results of Key Skills tests may be requested, but will not form part of the offer of aplace.

BTEC NationalCertificate (12 units)

Acceptability: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.Subjects and grades required: Overall Double Award DD.

BTEC NationalDiploma (18 units)

Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.Subjects and grades required: Overall DDM.

InternationalBaccalaureate

Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.Subjects and grades required: 32 points overall.Additional information: 36 points overall and higher level maths at grade 5 or above required for LL71. Higher Level at grade 5 in a science subject for F850, F8N2and F750. Higher level at grade 5 in Geography preferred for F800, F810, L700, L720.

EuropeanBaccalaureate

Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.Subjects and grades required: 75 per cent.

Accessqualifications

Subjects and grades required : Achieve Access to HE Diploma including at least 45credits at Level 3, with 24 at Distinction and 12 at Merit. The Access Diploma shouldbe in an appropriate subject area and should include a science component forF750, F850 and F8N2.

European andinternationalqualifications

Otherqualifications

The College accepts a wide range of EU and International qualifications, for informationplease contact the Admissions Office, or visit: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/countries. We also accept students onto the International Science and Engineering FoundationProgramme. For more information visit www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/intsefp/index.html.

The College welcomes applications from those holding qualifications not listed above.Staff in the Admissions and Recruitment Office will be happy to advise you as to theacceptability of your qualification.

Tariff/Grades requirement: 320-340 points from the best three A-levels. Though a B inGeography at A-level is preferred, it is not required. If you do not perform well in onesubject and do better in others, that is acceptable providing you gain the minimumnumber of points required for the degree programme.Additional information: A level maths at grade B or above and 340 points is required forLL71. A science A-level is required for the following degrees: F850 and F8N2. A science A-level and 340 points is required for F750. Excluded subjects: General Studies.

Vocational orapplied A-levels

The following Applied A-levels and Double Awards only are acceptable: Art and Design; Business; Information and Communication Technology; Leisure and Recreation; Media; Performing Arts; Science; Travel and Tourism.

Interviews and open daysMost applicants to the School of Geography are invited to attend an interview and open day. You will be ableto take extended tours of the campus and to meet current students. Offers are made on the basis of yourinterview performance and your UCAS form.

Living in London


A world-famouscapital city, Londonis an exciting placeto live. If you’re new to the city, you’re in for a treat; and if you’ve lived herebefore, then you’llknow there’s alwaysmore to explore.Either way, student life inLondon promises to be an adventure.

With eight million residents,London is up there with Tokyoand NYC in terms of sheer size.Yet rather than a single city,London is actually a patchwork of different areas – many of themformer villages in their own right.

These neighbourhoods often retaintheir own centres, with a parade ofshops, bars and restaurants thatreflect the area’s particular andhistoric character. This diversitymeans that whatever the occasion,there is always somewhere to suityour mood and budget.

Queen Mary’s main campus is atMile End, well connected to therest of the city by tube and onlyone stop from the Olympic Park atStratford. Mile End (Central line)and Stepney Green (District andHammersmith & City lines) areboth a short walk away.

Living in London

‘‘‘‘I really enjoy visiting food andclothes markets at the weekend,my favourites include Brick Lane,Roman Road, Borough andBroadway. I also like cycling alongthe canal, hanging out in VictoriaPark, various pubs, the GenesisCinema, house parties, and makinguse of all the free museums andexhibitions around London.Lizzy Daish, BA Geography


Living in London

1 Old Street, and surrounding EAT… Yelo, on Hoxton Square(Thai food) Shish, an upmarketkebab restaurant.VISIT… White Cube2 Gallery. Thisarea is the epicentre of the EastEnd’s artistic community. SHOP… The Hoxton Boutique. The Sunday Flower Market atColumbia Road is legendaryamong Londoners.

2 Shoreditch, and Brick LaneEAT… Brick Lane is London’s‘Curry Capital’– an entire streetlined with Indian and Bangladeshirestaurants. Brick Lane Beigel Bake, open 24-hours (great for bagel emergencies).VISIT… The Old Truman Brewery, a converted brewery and home tonumerous fashion designers, artistsand DJs. All Star Lanes, a boutiquebowling alley serving burgers andcocktails.

3 Bow WharfThe complex includes: The FatCat Café Bar; The Thai Room;and Jongleurs Comedy Club,which, as well as the comedy, hasa bar and restaurant plus post-comedy disco on Friday andSaturday nights.

4 Docklands, andCanary WharfEAT… Ubon by Nobu (the sisterrestaurant to the West Endfavourite of the stars), or Carluccio’s, an Italian chainserving exceptional food.Wagamama in the Jubilee PlaceMall. Bene Bene, which offers ahuge selection of seriously cheapsandwiches, salads, bagels anddesserts.VISIT… The Museum of Londonin Docklands, which explores thestory of the docks from Romansettlement through to recentregeneration.


5 Bethnal Green,and Victoria ParkEAT… E Pellici, on Bethnal GreenRoad, an Italian greasy spooncafé which has been aroundsince 1900. Broadway Market hasa great choice restaurants, pubsand bars. VISIT… Modern Art and VilmaGold galleries on Vyner Street, just north of Bethnal Green.

6 Mile End, andsurrounding areaEAT… with Mile End’s big range ofeating places, our students nevergo hungry, whatever their culinaryskills. The small parade of shopsbetween the College and Mile End Station includes a Nando’sbarbecue chicken restaurant,Roastars coffee, a Budgens with ahot food counter, and the GoldenBird, a popular Chinese restuarant.Turning right out of the Collegetowards Stepney Green, there’s thePride of Asia (Bangladeshi), andThe Half Moon, a Wetherspoon’spub serving traditional pub fare.The Palm Tree pub by Regent’sCanal and The Crown pub at the

top of Grove Road are also both highly recommended.

VISIT… Mile End Park, 90 acresof greenery in the heart of theEast End where you’ll find anecology park; an arts park; and a terraced garden and a sportspark. The Mile End Stadium,includes an eight lane athleticstrack, artificial hockey/footballpitches and grass football pitches.The Genesis Cinema, go onWednesday night for a studentdiscount. The WhitechapelGallery: famous for exhibitions by big name artists.

Tower Hill

Monument

Blackfriars

Mansion House

St Paul’s

Bank

Holborn

Chancery Lane

Temple

BarbicanLiverpool

Street

Shoreditch Whitechapel

Aldgate

Stepney Green

Bethnal Green

London Bridge

Waterloo

Mile End

Charing Cross

Canary Wharf

Wapping

Limehouse

Tower of London

Mile EndPark

EAST LONDON

To Olympic Stadium

TOWER HAMLETS

CITY OFLONDONHOLBORN

St James’Park

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VictoriaPark

SOUTHWARK

Leicester Square

Clerkenwell

Islington

Bloomsbury

ULU: Students’ Union

Kings CrossBritish Library

Euston

Senate House

Brick Lane

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Next steps

Geography graduates


Next steps

Visit us The best way to find out aboutQueen Mary is to visit; talk toacademic staff in the school youare interested in, see the halls ofresidence, sample a sandwichfrom a campus café.

The College runs two annualOpen Days as well as bookableCampus Tours throughout theyear. You’ll be shown around byone of our students in a smallgroup – so you’ll have the chanceto ask as many questions as youlike. Find out more about visitingus at: www.qmul.ac.uk/visitus

Applying to Queen Mary For all full-time higher educationprogrammes at universities andcolleges in the UK, students mustapply online at: www.ucas.comYou’ll find full instructions to helpyou fill in your online application,plus help text where appropriate.UCAS also has a comprehensiveguide called Applying Online,which can be downloaded fromthe website (www.ucas.com).

Most applicants to the School ofGeography are invited to attendan interview and open day. Youwill be able to take extended toursof the campus and to meetcurrent students. Offers are madeon the basis of your interviewperformance and your UCAS form.

There are three types of applicant:

1 Students at a school or collegeregistered with UCASAll UK schools and colleges (andmany establishments overseas)are registered with UCAS tomanage their students’applications. Advice is availablefrom your teacher or a careersadviser at your school or college.You fill in an online applicationand submit it to a member ofstaff.

After checking your details, andhaving added the academicreference, your school or collegesubmits the completed applicationonline to UCAS. You pay onlineusing a credit card or debit card.You may also be able to paythrough your school or college.

2 Independent applicants in the UKOther UK applicants, who are notat school or college, apply onlineindependently. It is likely that youare a mature applicant, who,unlike school and collegestudents, cannot readily seekadvice from your teacher, but can instead consult with variouscareers organisations (such asConnexions).

You are responsible for paying the correct application fee, forobtaining and attaching theacademic reference and forsubmitting the completedapplication online to UCAS.

3 International applicants outsidethe UK (EU and worldwide)Except for those whose school orcollege is registered with UCAS,individuals from the EU (excludingthe UK), and worldwide, applyonline independently. Advice isavailable from British Counciloffices and other centresoverseas, such as your school or college or one of our overseasrepresentatives.You will find a step-by-step guideto applying at: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/howtoapply

Contact us Admissions CoordinatorSchool of GeographyQueen Mary, University of LondonLondon E1 4NSTel: +44 (0)20 7882 8168email: [email protected]

For more information, see:www.geog.qmul.ac.uk@QMULGeography

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‘‘I can’t stress enough howimportant it is to go to theuniversity and have a lookaround, and talk to a student who can tell you about what it’s like to be there.”Helen Pritchard-Smith. Student

Admissions CoordinatorSchool of GeographyQueen Mary, University of LondonLondon E1 4NSTel: +44 (0)20 7882 8168email: [email protected]@QMULGeography

For more information see: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk

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Documents

Queen Mary University of London Geography Undergraduate Prospectus