Geography

UCAS code: F800

Here's what University of Northampton says about its Geography course.

Why choose this course?

What physical and human factors are impacting on our environment? How are they being addressed at local, national and international levels? How can we influence change?

Our BSc (Hons) Geography programme explores these questions, using small group teaching and one-to-one tutorials to ensure students get individual support from our team of enthusiastic, experienced and research-active academic staff. Our students take part in a range of fieldwork activities, including day trips and UK-based residentials. Other highlights include:

• Small class sizes, enabling us to provide high levels of support. • Employability support incorporated into the curriculum. • Accredited by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). • Optional overseas fieldtrips.

UON’s Physical Geographical Science subject area was ranked 4th based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England, according to the latest 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)*

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

• Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

• Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

• At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026**.

• Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop*** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

• You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

The Northampton Employment Promise

In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

? Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities. ?? eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information ??? eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

Stage 1: • The Physical Environment (compulsory) • Introducing Human Geographies (compulsory) • Geographical Techniques (compulsory) • A Sustainable Community (compulsory) • Geographical Issues in the Majority Global South(compulsory) • Geohazards (compulsory)

Stage 2: • Geographic Information Systems (compulsory) • Issues in Human Geography (compulsory) • Geography Field Module (compulsory) • Landscape Processes (designated) • Weather and Climate (designated) • Biogeography (designated) • Transport and Mobility (designated) • Populations and Migrations (designated)

Stage 3: • Geography Dissertation (compulsory) • Career Planning and Employability (compulsory) • Communicating Climate Change (designated) • Water Resource Management (designated) • Children’s Geographies (designated) • Geographies of Sport (designated) • Monitoring The Earth's Surface (designated).

Module information is quoted for 2025 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Each module generally has two items of assessment. Assignments are designed to develop your skills, as well as test your knowledge and understanding. There is a range of written assignments, including reports and essays. You may also be asked to analyse data or reflect on your learning. In some written assignments you will be tasked with writing in a style appropriate to a particular audience. Presentations, debates and discussions are used to assess your verbal communication skills. There are no formal examinations, but there are a small number of class-based tests. A detailed set of instructions is provided for every assignment. Students are encouraged to meet with academic staff to get one-to-one support.