BSc (Hons) Geography at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Explore the natural, social, economic and political forces shaping our world and learn to manage and conserve the environment sustainably. Accreditations: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

Department: Life, Environmental & Forensic Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time with optional short placements, or 4 years full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Scientific Research Skills, Physical Geography, Practical Skills in Geography, Earth and Society, Human Geography, Residential Field Trip. Year 2: Advanced Scientific Research Skills, Geospatial Science, Urban Social Geography, Geomorphology, with options including an International Field Trip.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Environmental Scientist, Land Surveyor, Development Assistant, Schools Coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time with optional short placements, or 4 years full-time with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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