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Queen Mary, University of London School of Geography Undergraduate Degrees in Geography and Environmental Science
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The east London advantage Barts and The London serves a huge population of unrivalled diversity in the east of London, but is also next door to the City of London, one of the UK’s richest neighbourhoods. This means that our medical and dental students encounter a huge range of medical conditions while building the patient contact hours they need to become confident and competent professionals. “East London and the wider Thames Gateway offer our medical students the opportunity to observe a wide range of diseases – from diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, obesity, TB and even malnutrition. This is a unique learning environment for their medical training.”
Cathy Baker, Head of Graduate Entry Programme in Medicine
2012 Olympics on our doorstep The 2012 Olympics are taking place very close to Queen Mary’s Mile End campus, and our Whitechapel and West Smithfield campuses are also not far away. Barts Hospital, the new Royal London Hospital and our associated Trusts will provide healthcare for the Olympic athletes and the general public during the summer games. This will be an exciting time to be in London.
Campus-based Barts and The London is part of Queen Mary, the only College of the University of London to offer extensive campus-based facilities. This promotes a sense of community and encourages an active student life. All our first year medical and dental students who live a certain distance from the School are allocated places in residences at the Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square and Mile End campuses. East London also offers affordable privately-owned accommodation at a walking distance from our campuses. See page XX for more details about accommodation.
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Contents
Welcome to the School of Geography
Degree programmes in Geography and Environmental Science Career opportunities
Student life, Students’ Union, student support and health services
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Accommodation
School of Geography Entry requirements
Living in London
Next steps
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Undergraduate fieldwork in the Cairngorms, Scotland
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Undergraduate field trip to Los Angeles
Cover image: Thomas Wooldridge (2008). A tyre fire on the 2012 Olympic games site sends up plumes of smoke, while a cyclist carries on his journey unabated.
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Welcome to the School of Geography
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Welcome to the School of Geography
At the School of Geography at Queen Mary you will be taught by internationally renowned academics, whose cutting-edge research interests span the globe, but who are also committed to using their knowledge to provide teaching of the highest quality. Queen Mary is consistently ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK and in the top 130 in the world (THE World University Rankings 2011/12). We are also a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities, recognition of our excellent teaching and research. The School of Geography was ranked joint first in the UK in the government’s most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008). This puts us alongside Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and Bristol. The School’s teaching has also been graded ‘excellent’ (the highest category) by the Quality Assurance Agency, and in the Guardian University Guide 2013, we were in the top ten for geography and environmental studies. In the most recent National Student Survey, 86 per cent of our students expressed overall satisfaction with the teaching on their course.
Why study geography? Geography is a broad subject, ideally suited to tackling the range of complex social, political, economic and environmental issues facing the contemporary world; from climate and environmental change, to inequalities in health, the growth of world cities and new patterns in international trade, migration and development. Studying geography will give you both the substantive knowledge and transferable skills needed to work in a wide range of areas within both the public and private sectors, from urban and regional planning to international aid organisations, and from environmental management to advising businesses on sustainability issues.
Why study environmental science? From global challenges such as climate change and loss of biodiversity to protecting the quality of our local waterways, we are all affected by environmental issues. A degree in environmental science will enable you to understand these complex problems and train you to protect and manage the environment. Combine your interest in environmental science with business management to understand how industry can make environmentally informed decisions in an increasingly competitive market.
Ricky Stevens, BSc Geography “Studying geography at Queen Mary has been the best experience of my life! The College is brilliant, the lecturers are very friendly and approachable and there are a lot of opportunities available if you put in the effort. One of the best things about studying here is the field trips, which allow you to visit Scotland, Wales and Florida. The programme content offers a wide variety of modules ranging from studies on coasts and rivers to climate change and glaciers, so there really is something for everyone. If you have a passion for geography and are looking to be taught and guided by people who are passionate about the subject they teach, then Queen Mary is the only place to be.”
In 2009 and 2010 Ricky was awarded Royal Geographical Society fieldwork grants to carry out research on glacial dynamics in Iceland.
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Welcome to the School of Geography (cont.)
Environmental scientists are trained as multi-skilled graduates, able to investigate problems and create solutions. It can be seen as both a broad BSc degree and as specific preparation for work in the environmental sector.
Studying geography and environmental science in London London is one of the world’s premier global cities. It is the centre of British politics, business, finance and the media. It’s also a fascinating place in which to study geography and environmental science. London is home to some of the UK’s wealthiest and most impoverished populations, creating a huge disparity between rich and poor. This is reflected in our location: Queen Mary’s Mile End campus is very close to both the financial districts of the City and Canary Wharf, as well as some of the most deprived innercity communities. This offers a great opportunity to contextualise the study of economic geography, development and inequality. It’s not all theoretical though. There are opportunities for you to put your learning into practice, for example by working with local community organisations in the East End. In the past, students have worked with local charities and community groups on issues such as bullying and racism in schools, the impact of the 2012 Olympics and the campaign for a living wage.
Environmental concerns are particularly acute in an urban environment, covering issues such as widespread land and river pollution, the lasting legacy of industry on the land, and the massive challenge of effective waste disposal. You are also able to witness first-hand the effects of human action (and inaction) and learn about developing effective strategies to cope with climate change, one of the biggest challenges of the Twenty-First Century. London is home to some great resources for geographers. One of our first year modules includes a field trip to the Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington to hear about the history and contemporary work of the organisation and see a selection of images and objects from its extensive archive collection. You will also have access to both the British Library and Senate House Library, as well as excellent museums such as the Natural History Museum.
Teaching, learning and support at Queen Mary
personal academic tutor and on a one-to-one basis in the final year. We have recently spent over £2.2m upgrading and extending our laboratory facilities, which have been designed specifically to cater for physical geography and environmental science teaching and research.
Fieldwork Fieldwork is central to all our degree programmes. It is an essential and enjoyable learning experience which helps to foster group identity and provides a unique opportunity to learn not only exciting techniques but a range of transferable skills, from project planning to teamwork. Fieldwork takes place in all three years at locations in both the UK and abroad. Destinations currently include Belfast, Dublin, Durham, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Mumbai for those specialising in BA programmes, and Dorset, Somerset, Scotland and Florida for BSc students. We also work closely with local community groups and make use of London’s diverse landscapes, areas and facilities for fieldwork exercises.
Teaching and learning methods are diverse, ranging from lectures and seminars through to a range of practical work, including laboratory and field-based study. At Queen Mary we place a tutorial system at the heart of our teaching: in addition to lectures and seminars, you will meet regularly in small groups with a Students on a field trip to Florida
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International study While at Queen Mary you may also take advantage of the College Exchange Scheme and apply to study for either one semester or a year at a range of universities in the US (in California, Florida and New York), Australia or Denmark. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside students visiting the College from these institutions.
Students at Jokulsarlon, Iceland
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The University of London As Queen Mary is part of the University of London, you will graduate with a University of London degree. The federal University of London is a wide-ranging body made up of more than 50 institutions, which together form the largest and most diverse university in Britain. The University of London has an outstanding international reputation founded on the quality of its teaching and research. Queen Mary is self-governing; however all the University of London's central facilities, including Senate House Library, which contains 1.4 million volumes, are available to our students.
Students in Mojave Desert, LA field trip 2011
Marco Bartholdy, BA Cities, Economies and Social Change “The best things for me about the College would have to be the accessibility to resources and an outstanding academic staff. Rarely have I found myself in a position where the College has not been able to provide support, advice, or resources. The lecturers in my School have been clear, succinct and helpful throughout my studies.�
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Degree programmes in Geography and Environmental Science
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Degree programmes
Single honours These offer a balanced coverage of contemporary geography. Specialisation is possible with a bias towards human geography in the BA and physical geography in the BSc. • L700 BA Geography • F800 BSc Geography Specialised single honours The following degree programmes focus on specific areas of geography and environmental science (the BA Global Change (FL71) programme also offers students the opportunity to undertake an internship project in the final year): • L720 BA Human Geography • F810 BSc Environmental Geography • F850 BSc Environmental Science • FL71 BA Global Change: Environment, Economy and Development • LL31 BA Cities, Economies and Social Change
These degree programmes focus on those aspects of geography or environmental science concerned with economic activity or business respectively. They involve studying modules in the Schools of Economics and Finance or Business Management alongside geography modules. • L721 BSc (Econ) Geography • FVN1 BSc Geography with Business Management • F8N2 BSc Environmental Science with Business Management Joint honours Joint honours degrees mean you can study another subject alongside geography. • LL71 BSc (Econ) Geography and Economics • LL72 BA Geography and Politics MSci programme The new four year MSci in Environmental Science includes a further year of study specialising in the science and management of freshwater and coastal environments from uplands and hillslopes, through rivers and floodplains to estuaries. The MSci also includes an independent research project linked with a partner environmental organisation and a residential field course at our research site on the Tagliamento River, northern Italy. • F750 MSci Environmental science
Shirley Dowuonah-Hammond, BSc Environmental Science “As a mature student on the environmental science degree it has been an amazing experience, meeting students from diverse backgrounds, working as part of a team in which everybody has different skills and knowledge to contribute. The support from my tutor was much more than I expected and was very encouraging and inspiring.”
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Marianne Gelister, BA Global Change “The Global Change programme at Queen Mary enables me to combine both physical and human geography modules, providing a diverse degree programme and developing my understanding of the intricate links between human and physical processes. In the first year, for example, my lectures ranged from carving glacier dynamics to the commodification of nature. In addition, the degree has equipped me with great analytical skills, and the fieldwork has provided excellent opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learnt in lectures and laboratory sessions.”
Structure of degrees
• Health, Inequality and Society
Our degree programmes follow a modular system. In the first year, all students study a certain number of compulsory modules with some variation according to their interests and the degree for which they are registered. Practical and study skills are taught throughout the year in the tutorial modules, with different pathways through the degree programme for BA and BSc students.
• Research Methods
The second and third years allow greater specialisation in what you study. The modules in the School of Geography are informed by the research interests and expertise of staff, ensuring that they reflect the latest developments in the field.
Topics covered include: • Hydrological Processes • Pollution • Hazards • Coastal Processes • Environmental and Climatic Change • Globalisation and Development • Environment, Nature and Society • Urban Futures • Historical Geographies • Gender, Identity and Belonging
• Geographical Information Systems
You can also take modules offered by other Schools in related areas: for example, in Politics and International Relations, Economics and Finance, Business and Management, English and Drama, or Biological and Chemical Sciences. Find out more about our modules at: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/ undergraduate/modules Environmental scientists can take additional modules in biology, chemistry, materials, law and politics. In their final year, all single honours geography and environmental science students also undertake an independent research project of their own choice and design, with the exception of students on the Global Change (FL71) course who have the option to undertake an internship project working with an organisation in the field of global change. Joint honours students may also opt to undertake an independent research project.
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Working in the local community
One of the things which makes the School of Geography at Queen Mary unique is our work with the local community. As part of your research training and fieldwork you will be able to observe and participate in local community projects, such as working on the campaign for a living wage or exploring local river restoration activities. We also encourage you to volunteer or take up internship opportunities with local community organisations, providing valuable work experience.
Students working with London Citizens
Lizzsy Daish, BA Geography “I volunteer with the East London Community Land Trust, who are part of London Citizens, a large community organisation who campaign on social issues on behalf of local people. I got involved with London Citizens through the School of Geography and then went on to find an area within the organisation that I was really interested in.�
Students getting involved in local river restoration projects.
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Career opportunities
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The breadth of the skills and subjects covered in our degree programmes means that a very wide range of careers is open to geographers and environmental scientists. A geography or environmental science degree is recognised by employers as indicating that you have an extensive range of transferable and key skills, (including information technology and communication skills, report writing, statistical analysis, oral presentations, group work and project management), which are of great value to them and to you in your career.
Geography graduates might work in areas such as finance, marketing, journalism, business, planning, environmental management and consultancy, teaching and research. Environmental science graduates may choose to work in the environmental sector as consultants, conservationists, government advisors, or environmental managers. Or they may choose to use their transferable skills in related fields such as business, journalism, policy and planning, teaching or research.
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 to introduce the concept of ‘Environmental Flows’ in India through policies and by influencing relevant stakeholders.
Graduate profile: Daisy Ashby, BA Geography "I’m now working as a Project Officer for the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Government of South Australia. My time at Queen Mary helped me prepare for my job by making me feel confident enough in my own ideas to speak my mind, and equipped me with integrity and a sense of ethical standards.”
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 topics in detail, all of which are relevant at WWF. I also learnt how to organise my time well.”
Fieldwork in the Cairngorms
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Graduate profile: Ben TanishGriffiths, BA Geography
"The School of Goegraphy is affiliated to London Citizensthe UK’s largest civic alliance, with over 250 schools, synagogues, churches, mosques, charities, youth clubs, trade unions and other local associations. They collaborate with London Citizens and other local organisations to strengthen London’s vibrant civil society and work together for the common good. Just before I graduated in 2011 with First Class Honours I joined London Citizens’ Money Mentors Summer project, “Mission: Money Mentors”, where I worked with other undergraduates to deliver financial education to thousands of young Londoners. After another internship at the International Transportation Workers Federation, I re-joined the organisation on a more permanent basis to work with Money Mentors and TELCO. The connections I made through the School of Geography were really useful when it came to finding my job."
Recent graduate destinations include: a researcher for the BBC; a ‘green’ advisor to the petroleum industry; a film-maker; and a fashion editor for Grazia Magazine. Others have gone on to work in the City of London, set up their own businesses exporting wine or manufacturing fair-trade clothing, or work for employers including the Environment Agency, Morgan Stanley, Groundwork Trust, Yorkshire First Regeneration Agency and the Benfield Trust, to name but a few. We provide excellent support for career development. Queen Mary has a dedicated university careers service (www.careers.qmul.ac.uk). The School of Geography runs specially
Employer forum
tailored talks and events for geography and environmental science students, covering everything from getting part-time work while you study to applying for internships and graduate jobs. Recently we held an ‘employer forum’, where students had the opportunity to talk to recent graduates and employers about their current jobs and career paths (pictured below). According to the First Destinations Survey (2011), 89 per cent of graduates from the Queen Mary School of Geography were in work or further study six months after graduation, which places us in the top 10 of geography and environmental studies departments in the UK terms of graduate employment.
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Graduate profile: Rachna Kanzaria, BSc (Econ) Geography and Economics "I’m now a secondary school teacher, teaching geography and economics. The Queen Mary School of Geography has an excellent reputation with very friendly staff and a great variety of courses to choose from. Queen Mary helped me prepare for my job by helping me with time management and learning how to present to large groups of people in the different modules I studied. There are a number of ways geography students thinking of becoming a teacher can prepare for getting a teaching job. The first thing I would suggest is joining the Student Associates Scheme, which allows you to gain experience in a school and pays you to do it! After that, you can apply for some sort of teaching qualification such as the PGCE or GTP."
Loch More, north-west Scotland
Graduate profile: Vishal Pankhania, BSc (Econ) Geography with Business Management "I’m currently working as a graduate surveyor within a medium-sized chartered practice; I’m involved primarily in valuations and other professional services such as lease extensions, rent reviews and lease enfranchisements. Studying geography at Queen Mary was an enjoyable and memorable experience. It helped me develop as an individual and equipped me with the transferable skills utilised in the working world. Transferable skills such as data analysis, research methods and the ability to confidently present information have been most utilised in my job. My job involves analysing data and presenting that information in reports. This was something we often did on my course in the form of research projects and then presentations on key findings. Going to university exposes you to experiences and situations which test your character and ability. Queen Mary offers a well recognised degree and a lasting impression on your CV."
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Student life – Students’ Union, student support and health services
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Student life – Students’ Union, student support and health services
Students’ Union All Queen Mary students automatically become members of QMSU, an active and flourishing Students’ Union run by students for students. Best known for its clubs and societies, there are many to choose from, whether your interests lie in football or philately. And if you have a passion that isn’t represented, you can always start your own club. Clubs and societies provide a great opportunity for meeting people, especially those who are studying a different subject to you. One of the aims of QMSU is to ensure that your time at university is not just about work, but also includes socialising and personal development.
Qmotion Qmotion is Queen Mary’s recently refurbished health and fitness centre. Equipped with a great range of exercise machines and weights, there’s also a women-only area and loads of classes including yoga, spinning and Pilates. There’s a squash court and sports hall on campus, and a swimming pool a short distance away.
Sports Playing sports is a good way to relax after a day spent studying. Queen Mary teams regularly compete against other college teams, and there’s a great social scene with after-match drinks and a regular social night, Hail Mary, hosted by one of the SU’s sports teams. There’s even a team of cheerleaders, the Queen Mary Angels!
QM Provide: Volunteering Volunteering with charities and non-profit organisations is a brilliant way to explore what London has to offer, make a difference and really get involved in your local area. You can volunteer on a regular basis in a placement with a local charity or organisation, doing anything from mentoring local school students, to volunteering in local hospitals, to becoming a helpline volunteer and managing a local sports team. See: www.providevolunteering.org
Student support You will be assigned an academic adviser when you start at Queen Mary who will stay with you throughout your studies. Your adviser will help you choose modules (some programmes offer greater flexibility when it comes to module choice), sign any forms you need and help you with any academic or personal problems that you have.
Most students find it extremely helpful to have one adviser on hand throughout their time at Queen Mary.
Health services All the services are provided for all students and staff living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. In order to access these services and other available services under the NHS, you need to register with the Globe Town surgery at the Student Health Centre at the beginning of term. Students living outside Tower Hamlets can be treated on campus in the event of an urgent medical situation. For more information see: www.globetown.org/qmu
Advice and counselling Our advice service offers in-depth and specialist advice on a range of financial, practical and legal issues, such as student finance, housing rights, immigration law and international student issues. Counselling is also available – from cognitive behavioural therapy to ongoing weekly therapy groups and support groups on specific issues, such as anxiety and academic performance. Our advice and counselling service is a completely free and confidential service. For more information see: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk
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Accommodation
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Accommodation
If you live close enough to the College to commute, you will normally be expected to live at home until rooms become available after term begins, once all those students who cannot commute are housed. Once you have firmly accepted your offer to study at Queen Mary, full details on how to apply for College housing will be sent to you by the Admissions Office. Queen Mary students also have access to places in the fully catered Intercollegiate Halls in central London, which are owned centrally by the University of London.
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You feel like you belong a bit more, living on campus. The place is packed with people all doing the same thing, unloading their cars at the beginning of term. It’s really sociable. Jen Holton
Another option is a house share. There are a number of privately let houses in the area suitable for groups of students to share. The residences office can put you in touch with local landlords, as well as groups of students who are looking for extra people to make up numbers. For more information, see: www.residences.qmul.ac.uk
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If you are a single, full-time, firstyear undergraduate, apply during the normal admissions cycle, and have not lived in Queen Mary’s housing before, you may be eligible for accommodation on campus. Priority is given to those applying by the deadline of 30 June of the year of entry, and those who live furthest away. This offer does not extend to students who join through the Clearing process or those holding insurance offers with Queen Mary, although every attempt is made to accommodate them, subject to availability.
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Queen Mary’s Student Village incorporates 2,000 rooms on campus, all provided in selfcatered houses, flats and maisonettes. All rooms in the Village have a bathroom en-suite, and you’ll share a kitchen.
I had a beautiful canal view from my room. I just can’t believe this is student accommodation – it’s very airy, bright, fresh and clean. Fariah Khan
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School of Geography Entry requirements
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A/AS-levels
Tariff/Grades requirement: 300-340 points from the best three A-levels. Though Geography at A-level is preferred, it is not required. If you do not perform well in one subject and do better in others, that is acceptable providing you gain the minimum number of points required for the degree programme. Additional information: A level maths at grade B or above and 340 points is required for LL71. 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 or applied 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.
Key Skills
Results of Key Skills tests may be requested, but will not form part of the offer of a place.
Acceptability: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. BTEC National Certificate (12 units) Subjects and grades required: Overall Double Award DD. Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. BTEC National Diploma (18 units) Subjects and grades required: Overall DDM.
International Baccalaureate
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, F8N2 and F750. Higher level at grade 5 in Geography preferred for F800, F810, L700, L720.
European Baccalaureate
Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required: 75 per cent.
Access qualifications
Subjects and grades required : Achieve Access to HE Diploma including at least 45 credits at Level 3, with 24 at Distinction and 12 at Merit. The Access Diploma should be in an appropriate subject area and should include a science component for F750, F850 and F8N2.
Other qualifications
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 the acceptability of your qualification.
European and international qualifications
The College accepts a wide range of EU and International qualifications, for information please contact the Admissions Office, or visit: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/countries. We also accept students onto the International Science and Engineering Foundation Programme. For more information visit www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/ intsefp/index.html.
Interviews and open days Most applicants to the School of Geography are invited to attend an interview and open day. You will be able to take extended tours of the campus and to meet current students. Offers are made on the basis of your interview performance and your UCAS form.
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Living in London
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Living in London
With eight million residents, London is up there with Tokyo and NYC in terms of sheer size. Yet rather than a single city, London is actually a patchwork of different areas – many of them former villages in their own right. These neighbourhoods often retain their own centres, with a parade of shops, bars and restaurants that reflect the area’s particular and historic character. This diversity means that whatever the occasion, there is always somewhere to suit your mood and budget. Queen Mary’s main campus is at Mile End, well connected to the rest of the city by tube and only one stop from the Olympic Park at Stratford. Mile End (Central line) and Stepney Green (District and Hammersmith & City lines) are both a short walk away.
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I really enjoy visiting food and clothes markets at the weekend, my favourites include Brick Lane, Roman Road, Borough and Broadway. I also like cycling along the canal, hanging out in Victoria Park, various pubs, the Genesis Cinema, house parties, and making use of all the free museums and exhibitions around London. Lizzy Daish, BA Geography
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A world-famous capital city, London is an exciting place to live. If you’re new to the city, you’re in for a treat; and if you’ve lived here before, then you’ll know there’s always more to explore. Either way, student life in London promises to be an adventure.
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1 Old Street, and surrounding EAT… Yelo, on Hoxton Square (Thai food) Shish, an upmarket kebab restaurant. VISIT… White Cube2 Gallery. This area is the epicentre of the East End’s artistic community. SHOP… The Hoxton Boutique. The Sunday Flower Market at Columbia Road is legendary among Londoners.
2 Shoreditch, and Brick Lane EAT… Brick Lane is London’s ‘Curry Capital’– an entire street lined with Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants. Brick Lane Beigel Bake, open 24-hours (great for bagel emergencies). VISIT… The Old Truman Brewery, a converted brewery and home to numerous fashion designers, artists and DJs. All Star Lanes, a boutique bowling alley serving burgers and cocktails.
3 Bow Wharf The complex includes: The Fat Cat Café Bar; The Thai Room; and Jongleurs Comedy Club, which, as well as the comedy, has a bar and restaurant plus postcomedy disco on Friday and Saturday nights.
4 Docklands, and Canary Wharf EAT… Ubon by Nobu (the sister restaurant to the West End favourite of the stars), or Carluccio’s, an Italian chain serving exceptional food. Wagamama in the Jubilee Place Mall. Bene Bene, which offers a huge selection of seriously cheap sandwiches, salads, bagels and desserts. VISIT… The Museum of London in Docklands, which explores the story of the docks from Roman settlement through to recent regeneration.
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Bethnal Green
Euston Senate House Islington
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Brick Lane Liverpool Street
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St Paul’s
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Blackfriars
Mansion House
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6 Mile End, and surrounding area
EAT… E Pellici, on Bethnal Green Road, an Italian greasy spoon café which has been around since 1900. Broadway Market has a great choice restaurants, pubs and bars. VISIT… Modern Art and Vilma Gold galleries on Vyner Street, just north of Bethnal Green.
EAT… with Mile End’s big range of eating places, our students never go hungry, whatever their culinary skills. The small parade of shops between the College and Mile End Station includes a Nando’s barbecue chicken restaurant, Roastars coffee, a Budgens with a hot food counter, and the Golden Bird, a popular Chinese restuarant. Turning right out of the College towards Stepney Green, there’s the Pride of Asia (Bangladeshi), and The Half Moon, a Wetherspoon’s pub serving traditional pub fare. The Palm Tree pub by Regent’s Canal and The Crown pub at the
top of Grove Road are also both highly recommended. VISIT… Mile End Park, 90 acres of greenery in the heart of the East End where you’ll find an ecology park; an arts park; and a terraced garden and a sports park. The Mile End Stadium, includes an eight lane athletics track, artificial hockey/football pitches and grass football pitches. The Genesis Cinema, go on Wednesday night for a student discount. The Whitechapel Gallery: famous for exhibitions by big name artists.
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Next steps
Geography graduates
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There are three types of applicant:
The best way to find out about Queen Mary is to visit; talk to academic staff in the school you are interested in, see the halls of residence, sample a sandwich from a campus café.
1 Students at a school or college registered with UCAS
The College runs two annual Open Days as well as bookable Campus Tours throughout the year. You’ll be shown around by one of our students in a small group – so you’ll have the chance to ask as many questions as you like. Find out more about visiting us at: www.qmul.ac.uk/visitus
Applying to Queen Mary For all full-time higher education programmes at universities and colleges in the UK, students must apply online at: www.ucas.com You’ll find full instructions to help you fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate. UCAS also has a comprehensive guide called Applying Online, which can be downloaded from the website (www.ucas.com). Most applicants to the School of Geography are invited to attend an interview and open day. You will be able to take extended tours of the campus and to meet current students. Offers are made on the basis of your interview performance and your UCAS form.
All UK schools and colleges (and many establishments overseas) are registered with UCAS to manage their students’ applications. Advice is available from your teacher or a careers adviser at your school or college. You fill in an online application and submit it to a member of staff. After checking your details, and having added the academic reference, your school or college submits the completed application online to UCAS. You pay online using a credit card or debit card. You may also be able to pay through your school or college.
2 Independent applicants in the UK Other UK applicants, who are not at school or college, apply online independently. It is likely that you are a mature applicant, who, unlike school and college students, cannot readily seek advice from your teacher, but can instead consult with various careers organisations (such as Connexions). You are responsible for paying the correct application fee, for obtaining and attaching the academic reference and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS.
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I can’t stress enough how important it is to go to the university and have a look around, and talk to a student who can tell you about what it’s like to be there.” Helen Pritchard-Smith. Student
3 International applicants outside the UK (EU and worldwide) Except for those whose school or college is registered with UCAS, individuals from the EU (excluding the UK), and worldwide, apply online independently. Advice is available from British Council offices and other centres overseas, such as your school or college or one of our overseas representatives. You will find a step-by-step guide to applying at: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ howtoapply
Contact us Admissions Co-ordinator School of Geography Queen Mary, University of London London E1 4NS Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8168 email: geogadmissions@qmul.ac.uk For more information, see: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk @QMULGeography
Admissions Co-ordinator School of Geography Queen Mary, University of London London E1 4NS Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8168 email: geogadmissions@qmul.ac.uk Twitter: @QMULGeography For more information see: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk
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