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

Geography with Business BA

University of Nottingham

(4.1)
264 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geography with Business BA course at University of Nottingham.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE requirements - English and Mathematics grade C/4

Most popular A-levels studied

The Geography with Business BA course at University of Nottingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business studies
Human geography
SubjectGrade
GeographyA
Business StudiesB
EconomicsB
SpanishB
FrenchB
SubjectGrade
GeographyA
EconomicsB
Business StudiesA
BiologyB
MathematicsB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L7N1

Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Geography with Business BA course.

How do we balance the need for economic growth with environmental sustainability? How can businesses maintain their profits while managing resources? How can companies be part of the solution to the global climate crisis?

You will get to put your knowledge into practice throughout your degree and learn about the important principles that make businesses successful.

Topics cover innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. You'll also dive into how we interact with our planet with a focus on business, sustainability and innovation and how government policies can impact both businesses and individuals.

You'll have the option to spend a semester studying abroad or to spend a year on placement in industry. Our partner institutions are based in locations such as Canada, Europe and the USA or at our campuses in China or Malaysia.

Join the movement towards a more sustainable future and make a real difference in the world. You'll be studying at our award-winning environmentally sustainable campuses. Our Jubilee Campus features a series of lakes and has a variety of wildlife. Nearby is our 300 acres University Park Campus which is set in extensive greenery and around a lake.

At the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and skills you need for your professional career. Join us in working towards a more sustainable future and make a real difference in the world.

Why choose this course?

  • Field trip opportunities overseas to refine your practical skills

  • Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Canada, Europe and the USA

  • Access to a range of facilities including a dedicated computer room and a geographical map collection - all located within the geography building

  • Study at our environmentally sustainable campuses, which have won many awards including the prestigious Green Flag Award

  • Gain real experience with our placement and internships programme

  • Be taught by world-leading experts in their field

Source: University of Nottingham

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Geography

Location

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business studies

• Human geography

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,790 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,790 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,790 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year (provisional)
EU£29,000 per year (provisional)
International£29,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Geography-with-Business-BA-Hons-U6UGEOBS.html

University of Nottingham student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 264 reviews from University of Nottingham's students and alumni
5 star
41%
4 star
40%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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Nvr experienced it

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I definitely need to take loans

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1 year ago

Hard to fit in as an intl student

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Five stars: Excellent

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Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham

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

The Geography with Business BA course at University of Nottingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Business studies
Human geography

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

med

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

90%

med

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

85%

med

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

72%

low

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

84%

med

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

80%

med

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

88%

med

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

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

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

71%

low

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

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

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

86%

med

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

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

86%

med

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

93%

med

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

89%

med

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

58%

low

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

83%

med

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

75%

low

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

77%

med

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

83%

low

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

81%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

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

92%

med

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

92%

med

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

79%

med

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

89%

med

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

71%

low

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

82%

med

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

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

92%

high

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

75%

med

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

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

92%

med

How well organised is your course?

97%

high

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

94%

high

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

96%

med

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

93%

med

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

74%

med

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

91%

med

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

87%

med

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

68%

low

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

88%

med

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

82%

med

Student information

The Geography with Business BA course at University of Nottingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business studies
Human geography
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female50%Male50%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above79%
Number of students375
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female51%Male49%Other1%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above84%
Number of students500
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Geography with Business BA at University of Nottingham.

Earnings after graduation

The Geography with Business BA course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Nottingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Geography, earth and environmental studies

Earnings

£30.7k

First year after graduation

£42.3k

Third year after graduation

£50k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£26.6k

First year after graduation

£30.3k

Third year after graduation

£38.3k

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 with Business BA.

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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