BSc (Hons) Geography and History

Studying Geography and History at Keele will enable you to develop your appreciation of various global histories, and an array of world issues whilst enjoying the rich history of our local area. The History element of the program will carry you chronologically from the medieval period to the present, and span the globe. You will be introduced to a wide range of history – from political, social, economic, and cultural history to the history of gender, health, sexuality, and religion. Throughout the Geography element of the degree, you’ll focus specifically on your preferred area of human geography. This highly interdisciplinary course provides you with a strong theoretical and practical background in human geography giving you the understanding and professional geographical skills to explore an array of world issues from different perspectives.

Year 1

• Forensic Chemistry and Analysis
• Forensic Identification and Investigation
• Introduction to developmental and social psychology
• Introduction to Research Design for Psychology
• Introduction to statistics for psychology
• Introduction to biological and cognitive psychology

Year 2

• Forensic Genetics
• Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis
• Criminalistic Methods
• Drugs of Abuse
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research Design
• Statistics for Psychology
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology

Year 3

• Evaluation of evidence, explosives, and arson
• Forensic Science Team Research Project – ISP
• Forensic Toxicology
• Final Year Project (Double) – ISP
• Individual Differences and Conceptual Issues

OPTIONAL MODULES

• Advanced Topics in Forensic Analysis
• Forensic Geoscience
• Health Psychology
• Research Methods in Social and Developmental Psychology for Study Abroad Students
• Faces, Forgetting and Forensic Psychology
• The psychology of deviance
• Psychology in Education
• Making a difference with psychology

Employability:

Our teaching strategy is designed to enable you to become an independent scientist who will have a great deal to offer prospective employers. Our graduates have entered careers in a range of professional forensic science sectors, including DNA profiling to digital forensics, or as analytical scientists and researchers within the broader business sector, such as chemical analytical consultancies, pharmaceuticals, or environmental monitoring. Some of our graduates also undertake postgraduate qualifications such as an MSc, PGCE, or Ph.D. qualification prior to entering employment.

Previous employers

• 2030 Labs LTD
• Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
• North Yorkshire Police
• Sandwell and Dudley Hospital
• Nottinghamshire Health