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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Geography

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geography course at Nottingham Trent University.

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A level

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Geography or a Science subject)

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
International£17,500 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F800

Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Geography course.

Disaster relief, the climate crisis, diminishing resources, and social inequity: where others see questions, geographers find answers. Our course attracts everyone from the environmentally curious to the ecologically inspired; people who are naturally passionate about how humans interact with the environment, and vice versa. With us, you won’t just learn how the world works — you’ll find out how to make a meaningful difference to it.

Delivered at our stunning Brackenhurst Campus, this highly practical degree is packed with fieldwork, trips and opportunities to get your hands dirty. Geography’s a broad discipline, and that’s why you’ll be able to choose what areas of geography you study – your degree, your choice. You could complete an industry placement on the sandwich route, and study in locations such as Australia or Canada as part of our international exchange programme. We’ve built this course around exciting real-world experiences, because we think you should graduate with more than just a qualification.

Geography students are prized for their versatility, and the subject has one of the UK’s highest employment rates. You’ll develop an impressive portfolio of technical and transferable skills, becoming a natural writer, and an inquisitive researcher who’s great with data. Our grads work as everything from environmental risk assessors to sustainability consultants, from corporate roles in big multinationals to on-the-ground disaster aid with NGOs. With a great geography degree, your choices are almost endless!

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science

Location

Brackenhurst Campus | Southwell

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Geography

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Year One

  • Geographies of Global Change
  • Weather and Climate
  • Geographical Fieldwork
  • Geodiversity
  • Practical and Professional Skills
  • Global Environmental Issues

Year Two

  • Principles and Practice in Geography
  • Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
  • Global Climate Emergency
  • Introduction to Research and (pick two):
  • Sustainability
  • Natural Hazards and Disasters
  • River Dynamics and Management
  • International Development and Social Justice
  • Environmental Change (Fieldwork)

Final year

  • Dissertation
  • Contemporary Topics in Geography and (pick three):
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Drylands
  • Global Agriculture and Food Security
  • Applications of Remote Sensing
  • Energy for a Low Carbon Future
  • Glaciers and Glaciation

Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.

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Accommodation is very well structured and set up. The area is beautiful with the sound of birds and the nature. The staff are really helpful when we call for help. The facilities for learning are great too for learning and trying new things and letting you have the space you need to work.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Nottingham Trent University students who took the Geography course - or another course in the same subject area.

Geography (non-specific)

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

59%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

76%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

76%

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

88%

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

88%

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

94%

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

82%

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

76%

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

71%

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

94%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

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

88%

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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?

88%

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

88%

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How well organised is your course?

82%

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

71%

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

82%

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

88%

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

75%

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

76%

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

75%

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

75%

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

82%

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

88%

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Student information

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

Geography
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female39%Male61%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above62%
Number of students75
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
GeographyB
MathematicsD
BiologyB
PhysicsD
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

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