BA/BSc (Hons) Geography at University of Chester

Programme overview

Our Geography degree, accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, equips you with the knowledge and skills to tackle pressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and resource insecurity by offering a unique blend of hands-on learning, international experiences, and practical skills. Voted first in the North West for Learning Opportunities and Teaching on my Course (NSS 2025), our course provides the opportunity to explore the issues and environments you care about.

What you will study

In the first year of your Geography course (Level 4) you may study a combination of human geography and physical geography modules throughout the three years of your course. Alternatively, you may choose to follow a specialist pathway in Year 2 and Year 3. Core modules include Changing the World, Global Hazards and Risk, Earth and Environment, People and Places, Researching Environments, Geographical Research: Methods and Geomatics, Going Places: Dissertation, Exploring Places: Field Experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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

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