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Entry requirements


A level

A,A,A-A,B,B

Required subjects: A Levels: two of Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32-34

34 points with 555 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two of Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) or Physics at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5 (if not at HL).

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B

ABBB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: two of Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics, or Physics at B. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C.

UCAS Tariff

114-144

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Physical geography

Do you have a love of the outdoors, the environment, and a hunger to understand how our planet works?

Are you concerned about how climate change impacts our atmosphere, oceans, and environment?

Then geography may be for you.

**What is geography?**

Geography is the study of the way the world works. You can explore the physical processes of our planet, such as:

* volcanoes

* flooding

* climate change

You can also address human issues such as:

* sustainability

* health

* social justice

You can explore geography:

* as a natural science through physical geography, or

* via the social sciences and humanities, through human geography

Understanding geography is becoming increasingly important in today's world. Our planet, and humanity, face some of the biggest challenges we have ever known.

Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?

**What will I learn?**

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geography is an environmental geography degree. It specialises in physical geography. Using natural science, you will learn about the Earth's surface processes.

You will also study aspects of human geography. We believe it is important to understand the ways we live in the world, as well as our impact upon it.

We will examine the changes happening to our planet, whether it be naturally or as as a direct result of people's actions around the world.

Discover and study the forces that shape our ever-changing world, including:

* volcanoes

* glaciers and ice sheets

* environmental degradation

* natural hazards such as flooding

* landscape geomorphology

* climate change

Our degree enables you to learn sought-after quantitative skills like:

* computer modelling

* mapping

* data presentation

* using Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.

This degree is also flexible. You will be able to build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about.

**Open to a world of possibilities**

We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of them are world experts in their field. Our staff will incorporate the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you.

Join us and help tackle today's greatest challenges.

* We are 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

* We are ranked 17th in the world and 6th in the UK for geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.

* Enjoy access to a world of experience with our research and industry networks.

* Get advice and guidance with our dedicated careers service.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£34,800
per year
International
£34,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Central area campus

Department:

School of GeoSciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

96%
Physical geography

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Physical geographical sciences

Teaching and learning

92%
Staff make the subject interesting
96%
Staff are good at explaining things
94%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
75%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

92%
Library resources
82%
IT resources
89%
Course specific equipment and facilities
84%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

81%
UK students
19%
International students
32%
Male students
68%
Female students
94%
2:1 or above
3%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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A
A

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Physical geographical sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
med
Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education
62%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

18%
Other elementary services occupations
12%
Conservation and environment professionals
9%
Public services and other associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Physical geographical sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£24k

£24k

£27k

£27k

£33k

£33k

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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