Program Overview

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Human Geography, BA (Hons)

Overview of the course

Explore the geographical relationships between people, societies, cultures, economies and the environment in our three -year BA degree in social sciences -centered human geography.

Our BA Human Geography program accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the British Geographers Institute) explores areas that overlap with subjects such as sociology, anthropology, economics and political science, in trying to understand the links between people, places and spaces, cultures and society.

Key Course Details

• ** D.U. **: International
• ** BA (Hons) **: 3 Full Time Years
• ** UCAS Code **: L720
• ** Method of study **: On campus
• ** Typical Offer **: ABB-BBC
• ** Location **: Singleton Park Campus

Tuition Fees

• ** September 2026 **: ł9,535 (D.U.), ł23,200 (international)
• ** September 2025 **: ł9,535 (D.U.), ł22,100 (international)

Employment Opportunities

Our graduates have become catchment scientists, ecologists, geographical data processors, surveyors, housing officers, meteorologists, journalists, advisers and government lecturers.

Entry Requirements

• ** Typical proposal **: ABB-BBC to include A levels in either Geography, Economics or Politics
• ** BTEC **: DDM to include a B grade in A level geography
• ** Access in the UK **: In the Science Humanities - General Excellence to include 24 Excellence (3 must be in Geography) and 15 Merit at Level 3
• ** T ** levels: Not Suitable for the Offer
• ** Mixed Qualifications **: 120 UCAS Tariff Points of the Top 3 qualifications, to include 40 UCAS Tariff Points in a relevant subject
• ** International Baccalaureate **: 32 to include 5 at a higher level or 6 at a standard level in geography

your teaching

You will benefit from high quality, research -based education, which combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods, carefully tailored to suit your course needs.

Welsh provision

It is possible to study at least 40 credits from this course through the medium of Welsh. Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University.

Professional Body Accreditation

Our programs are accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). Accredited programs include a sound academic base in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to deal with the needs of the world beyond higher education.

Meet your lecturers

The Department of Geography is a team of around 30 academic staff, and in addition, includes technicians, post-doctoral researchers and PhD students.

Tuition Fees

• ** 3 full -time years **: ł9,535 (D.U.), ł23,200 (international)
• ** 4 years full time with year abroad **: ł9,535 (D.U.), ł23,200 (international)
• ** 4 years full time with year in industry **: ł9,535 (D.U.), ł23,200 (international)

Financing and Scholarships

You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your studies. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other opportunities for financial support available, visit the University's Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Extra costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT package will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University.

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team supports Swansea University students at all stages in their career journey.

Academic Support

As well as specific subject support from college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Academic Success Center provides one-to-one courses, workshops and support in areas such as academic writing, mathematics and statistics, critical thinking, time management, digital skills, presentation skills, taking notes, review techniques, memory learning and exams, and English language skills (if not your first language).

Overseas and global study opportunities

To learn more about studying abroad, visit our Go Global web pages.

How to apply

Apply now - UK, EU and International students.

Apply deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application for a place on our courses as soon as possible before our application deadlines.