BSc (Hons) Physical Geography at Swansea University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Physical Geography giving a research-informed understanding of Earth's physical systems across physical geography, environmental science and geology, including climate change, natural hazards, pollution, coastal management, wildfires and geophysics. It includes laboratory and field training and flexible module choices.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Geography | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Earth Systems, Introduction to Geology, Field Methods in Physical and Environmental Geography, Geographical Skills, Natural Hazards and Society, Sustainability and the Climate Emergency, Introduction to GIS, Earth from Space, Earth through Time, Glaciology, Measuring Climate Change and a final-year Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into environmental agencies, NGOs, sustainability companies and consultancy, teaching and science communication, and government and public sector planning and policy; an annual employers' fair is hosted by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer ABB-BBC at A level including A-level Geography, Chemistry or Physics; BTEC DDM with grade B in A-level Geography; UK Access in Science/Humanities with Distinction overall including 24 Distinctions (3 in Geography) and 15 Merits at level 3; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS points including 40 in a relevant subject; International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Geography.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee for the first year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry)

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