MSci Geography with International Year at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

A four-year integrated master's in Geography with the third year spent at an overseas partner institution. It uses the same modules as the BSc Geography for the first, second and fourth years.

Department: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The third year is spent overseas following a partner institution's programme, during which the undergraduate dissertation is completed under remote supervision. The fourth year offers human geography, physical geography and environmental assessment pathways, including a project and field, research and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level: AAB; three A levels required. IB: 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. BTEC qualifications not accepted for this course. General Studies not accepted. Pathways to Birmingham offer: BBB. Contextual offer: ABB. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band; TOEFL iBT (tests before January 2026) 80 overall with minimum 19 Reading, 19 Listening, 21 Speaking and 19 Writing; PTE 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK home fee for September 2026 entry; the University charges the maximum approved fee each year. Placement/international year is charged at 15% of the agreed fee. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1812b705-af7d-92df-b5d1-b0a4e309a038

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