Geography
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: F800 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
About this course
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**Why study BSc (Hons) Geography at BU?**
- Taught by an expert-led team of lecturers, academics and guest speakers covering units such as Marine Geography, Earth & Society, Climate & Environmental Change
- Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest
- Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas
- An opportunity to complete field experience abroad. Past themes have included conservation practice in China, and preparation for climate change in farming communities in Nepal
- As the course covers both human and physical geography, you can tailor the course to your interests by choosing appropriate units from year two
- 90% of our final year students agree our staff are good at explaining things and this course received an overall 90% satisfaction rating from our final year students.
**Course accreditation**
Our course has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers), as a recognition of its quality. Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.
Modules
You will study a range of subject areas including: physical geography, earth and society, Human geography, marine geography, applications of environmental sciences and as well as the core units there are a number of option units that allow you to tailor your study.
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Bournemouth University
Department of Life and Environmental Sciences
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