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Introduction to the Geography BSc (Hons) Program

The Geography BSc (Hons) program at Northumbria University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between people, place, and planet. This program explores the broad geographical perspective on both natural and human systems, offering a mixture of knowledge and approaches from both physical and social sciences.

Program Overview

• The program is taught by internationally recognized academics and offers opportunities for students to engage with research and real-world learning.
• Field trips across the UK and Europe bring studies to life, and options for study abroad, a work placement, or a sandwich year provide valuable global and professional experience.
• By the end of the program, students will have developed highly sought-after skills and become confident in their geographical knowledge, making them ready to take on the next step, whether that's further study or starting their career.

Course Information

• UCAS Code: F805
• Level of Study: Undergraduate
• Mode of Study: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
• School: Geography and Natural Sciences
• Location: City Campus, Northumbria University
• City: Newcastle
• Start: September 2026
• Fees: Fee Information (UK Fee in Year 1: TBC, International Fee in Year 1: £19,850)

Entry Requirements

• Standard Entry: 96 to 112 Tariff Points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications.
• Subject Requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
• GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
• Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course.
• International Qualifications: The university welcomes applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
• English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK Fee in Year 1: TBC
• International Fee in Year 1: £19,850
• Additional Costs: Specialist equipment/materials, print costs, optional field trip, and final projects may incur additional costs.

Modules Overview

The program consists of various modules across four years, including:

• Year One: Introduction to Human Geography, Geography Fieldwork, Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data, Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc), Introduction to Physical Environments, Earth System Science, and Academic Language Skills for Geography (for International and EU students only).
• Year Two: Earth Observation and GIS, Academic Language Skills for Geography (for International and EU students only), Green cities and nature-based solutions, Field Applications, Future of Ice on Earth, Past Environments, State of the Planet, Water Resources, and Research in Physical Geography.
• Year Three: Work Placement Year, Study Abroad Year, Work placement semester, and Study Abroad Semester.
• Year Four: Academic Language Skills for Geography (for International and EU students only), Geography and Environment Dissertation, Development and Disasters, Advanced Geospatial Applications, Translating Environmental Science into policy, outreach and decision making, Enhancing Geographic Skills Through Fieldwork, Earth Futures, Environmental Data Analysis and Modelling, Environmental Public Health, and Coasts and Oceans.

Careers and Employability

• The program aims to prepare students for a wide range of careers, focusing on employability and equipping students with transferable skills valued by employers.
• Students can gain highly sought-after technical skills in data and geospatial data analysis and interdisciplinary thinking, as well as transferable communication and presentation skills.

Staff

• The course is taught by research-active academics with specialisms relevant to student learning.
• Staff are approachable, enthusiastic, and dedicated to supporting student learning.

Facilities

• Specialist facilities support student learning, including the Geography Measurement and Analysis, Palaeo and Environmental Research, and Soil and Sediment Processing labs.
• Field equipment and computing facilities provide access to industry-standard software for data analysis, modeling, and statistics.

Accreditation

• The Geography courses have a strong track record of accreditation by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), reflecting their academic quality and relevance to the discipline.
• The program is part of the university's ongoing engagement with the RGS, seeking reaccreditation before the courses begin in 2026.