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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Geography

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geography course at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L700

Here's what Northumbria University, Newcastle says about its Geography course.

Communities, Cultures, Climates, and Costs. How do these four things influence the world we live in?

This Geography course will teach you to understand the economic, cultural, social and political processes that influence key contemporary issues. The start of the course incorporates a broader understanding of geography, with a specific focus on human geography for the remainder of your course.

As you progress through the course, you can choose modules specific to your own interests and career aspirations, and you will be taught by our team of leading academics who boast a range of interlinked specialisms.

In addition to annual field trips in the UK and Europe, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, study abroad or a combination of both to further your skills and understanding.

Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

  • Royal Geographical Society with IBG accredited programme.

  • Chartered Institute of Housing Validated.

Source: Northumbria University, Newcastle

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Geography at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Geography and Environment

Location

Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Human geography

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

How you will be assessed

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.

Northumbria University, Newcastle student reviews

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I don’t live in university accommodation since it’s expensive but I’ve heard that it’s okay depending on who you’re staying with. The university facility is really nice though so I like it but I hope that they can provide free hot water.

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4th year student

Most of my tutors are really nice and they always reply to my emails. There is also a lot of group work that’s hard because I prefer to study on my own to get a better grade.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Northumbria University, Newcastle

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Northumbria University, Newcastle students who took the Geography course - or another course in the same subject area.

Human geography

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

95%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

95%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

95%

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How well organised is your course?

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

100%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

82%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Northumbria University, Newcastle. These students are taking Geography or another course from the same subject area.

Human geography
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male46%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above74%
Number of students105
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
GeographyB
Business StudiesC
PsychologyC
BiologyD
EconomicsB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Geography at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Northumbria University, Newcastle graduates who took Geography - or another course in the same subject area.

Geography, earth and environmental studies

Earnings

£23.4k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£32.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Geography.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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