Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [International Business and Management] From University of Central Lancashire

Facilities and resources

We have one of the UKÕs largest geography libraries, containing around 20,000 books, journals and periodicals, and the Scott Polar Research Institute is an integral part of the Department. There are extensive computing resources, where you receive formal teaching in geographical information technology including geographical information systems and remote sensing, and the DepartmentÕs intranet provides further online resources.

Fieldwork and travel

Fieldwork is an important part of our course and there are several one-day excursions and field trips in Years 1 and 2. A compulsory field class in Part IB leads to a piece of assessed practical work. Recent locations include Switzerland, Dublin, Berlin, Morocco and Spain. Some financial help is available but students are required to contribute to the cost of these field trips.

Your Part II dissertation requires basic research, usually carried out in the summer vacation at the end of your second year. Dissertation subjects and locations vary widely: some students travel abroad, others stay in the British Isles.

Many students organise their own overseas expeditions, often with the University Expeditions Society. Some Department and College travel awards are available for this.