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University of Hull

UCAS Code: F801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 118 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

120

About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time with time abroad | 2025

Subject

Physical geography

Explore the physical processes that govern the natural environment at a university that’s internationally recognised for our expertise in global warming.

Climate change, sustainability and geohazards – they’re some of the biggest challenges of our time and you’ll work with our expert team of academics and researchers to learn about the complex natural and human processes affecting the planet.

You’ll study a mix of physical and human geography on this Royal Geographical Society-accredited degree – with the option to specialise as you progress – and put theory into practice far beyond the classroom on field work and residential trips to locations like Almeria, Tenerife and Iceland.

We take a hands-on approach to learning and you’ll also broaden your horizons with a year of study at one of our partner universities across Europe, Asia, North America, or Australia, gaining new skills, building international contacts, and immersing yourself in a different culture and environment.

**Why study at Hull?**

- Unique facilities: Study in state-of-the-art facilities, like our Flume Laboratory, a space for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet.

- Real-world experience: Apply your knowledge to the real world on visits to places like Almeria, Tenerife and Iceland.

- Accredited course: Study materials accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, focusing on topics within social science and humanities.

**Where could this take me?**

With a geography degree, you’ll be highly employable. Your skills and knowledge in areas like climate change and GIS, and transferable skills like teamwork and data analysis are sought after by environment sector employers, and in the wider employment market.

As well as an environmental consultant, conservation officer, hydrographer, flood risk modeler, you could be a town planner, teacher, marketer, banker or account. Previous students have found work with organisations like Burberry, Lincolnshire County Council, the Met Office, American Express, the British Army, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and KPMG.

Modules

**Core modules include:**

Human Geography: Worlds of Connection and Difference
Interpreting Environments
Planet Earth
Landscapes of the World
Frontiers of Physical Geography
Geographical Information Systems

**Optional modules include:**

Field Studies (Physical Geography)
Cities and Globalisation
Geohazards
Rivers and their Management
Global Challenge: Living in the Anthropocene
Conservation in a Changing World
Volcanoes and their Hazards
Advanced Field Study

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Tuition fees

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

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
International
£17,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

The University of Hull

Department:

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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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.

92%
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
92%
Staff are good at explaining things
100%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
85%
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

100%
Library resources
92%
IT resources
100%
Course specific equipment and facilities
77%
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?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
50%
Male students
50%
Female students
73%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
E

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.

£19,500
med
Average annual salary
94%
low
Employed or in further education
53%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

15%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
14%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
13%
Conservation and environment 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.

£18k

£18k

£23k

£23k

£27k

£27k

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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