Physical Geography BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Explore the processes and phenomena that impact our world and our future. Dealing with diverse topics ranging from the top of the earth’s atmosphere to the ocean floor, our BSc (Hons) Physical Geography degree is a specialised course that focuses solely on the physical sciences and how they apply to our surroundings. Through teaching delivered by our internationally recognised academics, you can not only be learning about research but actively taking part.

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: Geography Fieldwork, Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc), Introduction to Physical Environments, Environmental Challenges - Global to Local, Earth System Science, Measuring and mapping environmental systems; Year 2 core modules: Earth Observation and GIS, Applied Geosciences, Field Applications, Research in Physical Geography; Year 4 core modules: Geography and Environment Dissertation. Optional modules include Fundamentals of Ecology, Future of Ice on Earth, Past Environments, Water Resources, Advanced Geospatial Applications, Applied Ecology and Conservation Management.

Career pathways

This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers, with employers valuing the technical skills, as well as the transferable analytical, communication, and presentation skills our graduates develop. We aim for all our graduates to develop ethical awareness and the ability to work constructively in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.

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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: F845.

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=UUSPGH1&code2=0003

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