Program Overview

Geography BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

Water, climate change, sea-level rise, coastal risk, pollution, ecological dynamics, and global sustainability are critical environmental challenges of this century. Our BSc Geography degree focuses on these geographical issues, providing a world view and a broad range of geographies. You'll develop a comprehensive laboratory, statistical, and GIS skillset, making you a sought-after graduate in various employment sectors.

Course Options

• Full Time (3 years)
• Full Time (4 years) with placement year
• Full Time (2 years) fast-track
• Part Time no fixed duration

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offers: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from any level 3 qualification
• Additional requirements: English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent)
• Mature students: We welcome and encourage applications from mature students (aged 21 and over)
• International students: Please read the entry requirements for your country

Course Modules

Level 4 (Undergraduate year 1)

• Introductory Geographical Research & Fieldwork (NS4301)
• Earth Systems & Processes (NS4302)
• Living in a Globalised World (NS4303)
• Data Handling and Presentation (NS4304)
• Practical Environmental Investigation (NS4305)

Level 5 (Undergraduate year 2)

• Geographical Enquiry (NS5308)
• Threats to Civilisation (NS5318)
• Fieldwork Elective: BSc Geography (NS5321)
• Optional modules:
  • Internship (NS5001)
  • Biogeography (NS5205)
  • Monitoring & Management of Habitats & Species (NS5243)
  • Ice Age Earth (NS5303)
  • Fluvial Hydrosystems (NS5306)
  • Geographic Information Systems (NS5307)
  • Population Dynamics (NS5309)
  • Sea-Level Change and Coasts (NS5314)
  • Global Health (NS5315)
  • Conflict & Peacebuilding (NS5316)
  • Crimes against Humanity (NS5403)

Level 6 (Undergraduate final year)

• BSc Geography Dissertation (NS6335)
• Optional modules:
  • Professional Experience (NS6001)
  • Field Placement (NS6002)
  • Pollution in Ecological Systems (NS6204)
  • Reintroduction & Rewilding (NS6240)
  • Climate Change (NS6302)
  • River Science and Management (NS6305)
  • Advanced Geographic Information Systems (NS6306)
  • Migration Challenges (NS6307)
  • Global Ageing (NS6310)
  • Changing Coasts (NS6314)
  • Humanitarian Intervention & Disaster Relief (NS6315)
  • Global and Organised Crime (NS6511)

Fees and Costs

• Full Time (3 years): £9,535 (UK), £17,425 (International)
• Full Time (4 years) with placement year: £9,535 (UK), £17,425 (International)
• Full Time (2 years) fast-track: £9,535 (UK), £17,425 (International)
• Part Time no fixed duration: £9,535 (UK), £17,425 (International)

Teaching Staff

• Academic Course Leader: Sam Scott

Placements

• Duration: 12 months, full-time (minimum 35 hours a week)
• Location: popular destinations include the UK, USA, China, and Europe
• Visa: you may need a visa if you're on placement abroad
• Finance: your tuition fee is reduced for your placement year – and you can still apply for a maintenance loan and get money advice
• Placement support: we'll help you find a great placement and get the most out of the experience

Research Areas

• Environmental Change
• Water
• Ecology
• Global Sustainability
• Environmental Geography

Awards

• Ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Ranked 1st in the UK for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
• Ranked 1st and 2nd for teaching, assessment & feedback (National Student Survey)