BA (Hons) Geography at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Equip yourself with the specialist skills needed to address pressing global challenges. Our flexible geography degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society. Our BA Geography degree explores key societal, economic and environmental challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During Stage 1 we will help you to build knowledge, understanding and skills required to succeed in Stages 2 and 3 of your degree. You'll be introduced to key geographical research and the global challenges of the 21st century. Compulsory modules include: Becoming a Geographer, Interconnected World, Introduction to Physical Geography, Mapping a changing world: GIS for Geographers, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our graduates’ excellent employment record is a sign of the flexibility and professionalism that our geography degrees develop. You will leave with sought-after skills - including teamwork, project management, research and presentation skills - making you employable in a wide variety of fields. Graduate roles and employers include: graduate planner; graduate surveyor; account executive; the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; the Environment Agency; independent and major scientific consultancies; Raleigh International; the Armed Forces; the NHS; local government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4 is required if not offered at a higher level. IB: 32 points. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade and preferably Mathematics. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade C (or Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,700 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/l701/#how-to-apply

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