Geography - Glasgow?

[Delphigirl]

Hi DS thinking about Geography at uni. Doing Geog Chem Biology. No idea how he will do in his A levels next year since his last proper exams were 11+. So he could get AAB or could get CCC on the day, I really don’t know. He needs a range but probably not Durham, St Andrew’s or Bristol for geography, realistically.
It seems to me that Glasgow might offer a good quality degree for a relatively low offer (BBB) if he went in on the BSc course, with added flexibility of the modular first year and option of 3rd year abroad. In fact it sounds too good to be true. Does anyone know if that is a good dept?
Also there is a course - marine Geography - at Cardiff which is highly regarded I understand, offers BBC and might fit well with his current thoughts of a career in the navy post uni. Any views on that?
Otherwise - Birmingham? Loughborough? Environmental geoscience offers ABB at Bristol but might be too much geology for him - any other high quality options he should look at do you think? Not Exeter penryn as he will want to do army/navy stuff at uni and you can’t do it there.
Many thanks!

ps I am from Glasgow so know it well. Any questions about the actual place, happy to answer!

@Delphigirl

Glugg did you enjoy Glasgow as a city and a university?

Absolutely loved it, it's a great friendly city with an incredible arts and music scene and really good outdoor sports right on your doorstep. Lots of students and lots of things going on, it's quite a compact city so easy to get around and travel to / from.

Re: a 4 year degree not offering benefits career-wise, the additional subjects I was able to take in first and second year helped me get into my chosen career and really helped me with my postgrad. My main honours subject alone wouldn't have.

Good to hear re Glasgow thank you! I think we will go up for a visit when we are allowed to travel again. I totally agree - anything that widens your skills or knowledge, helps you understand where your own interests lie and differentiates you to employers on paper can’t lack benefit I don’t think.

The word needed to describe Glasgow is gallus!

I guess the nearest standard English equivalent is gregarious or outgoing perhaps.

Sounds great. I think it would suit him. Also, he has red hair 🤣

I'd also agree with your earlier point about the first year giving him time to readjust and consolidate given the recent disruption to his education. Some students may not need this but others won't hit the ground running in the same way.

Some may also benefit from a more relaxed first year where they can develop social and study skills and can participate more in clubs and societies as the soft skills they develop do count in employability these days. But they may not need them or not be interested. You know your DC and how the additional costs would weigh against the benefits of this extra time.

Glaswegians are short, pale skinned and dark haired (well not all of them obviously but it's a look!). His red hair might have him pegged as being from the East Coast

I always say to DH when watching the TV 'I knew he was Scottish before he opened his mouth'.