BSc (Hons) Geography at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Geographers are working to understand our changing world and how to build healthier environments for sustainable futures. Combining their knowledge of our planet’s evolving physical and social environments, they help shape the world around us. Our Geography BSc(Hons) examines crucial contemporary issues.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Department: Geography, Earth and Environment | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years; part-time: 4–6 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year introduces key themes in physical, human and environmental geography, with core modules that cover the physical forces of landscape change, the impacts of environmental change on the physical and human environments, and the effect that humans have on environmental processes. Exploring Environments: An Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Fieldwork On this module you will undertake a UK-based residential field course over three working days, supported by lectures and workshops. You’ll take part in intensive study and field research skills training in different field environments. Modules include Mapping and Data Insights, Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation, Human Geography, Academic Learning for Geography and Environmental Studies, Earth Surface Processes, Professional Practice for Global Challenges, Geography and Environment International Field Work, Research Design and Advanced Data Analysis, Independent Project.

Career pathways

A geography degree prepares you for work in many different roles and sectors. Our geography graduates have gone on to work in roles including: Discover career paths linked to this subject area, the skills you’ll develop, and examples of graduate destinations on our geography, ecology and environment careers and employability page.

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Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. International Baccalaureate 27 points, to include three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. Foundation degree/HND/HNC 60% in international foundation. Applicants with an HND or foundation degree may be considered for year 2 entry. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years; part-time: 4–6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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