Geography BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Uncover the connections between people, place, and planet. This course explores the complex relationship between humans and the environment. It provides a broad geographical perspective on both natural and human systems, and a mixture of knowledge and approaches from both physical and social sciences.

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Human Geography, Geography Fieldwork, Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data, Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc), Introduction to Physical Environments, Earth System Science; Year 2 core modules: Earth Observation and GIS, Field Applications, State of the Planet, Research in Physical Geography; Year 4 core modules: Geography and Environment Dissertation. Optional modules include Green cities and nature-based solutions, Future of Ice on Earth, Past Environments, Water Resources, Student Tutoring, Development and Disasters.

Career pathways

This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers. Throughout the course there is a focus on employability and equipping you with transferable skills valued by employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: F805.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSGEG1&code2=0003

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