BA (Hons) Geography at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Explore the world’s most urgent issues, from migration and global crime to climate and disaster management, on a course ranked 1st in the UK for teaching quality and student satisfaction. See awards section for more details. Forge unforgettable experiences in the landscapes of Europe, Africa and the Americas, and develop as a geographer through UK-based field days.

Department: Geography | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 2 years full-time fast-track; part-time no fixed duration | Study mode: full-time, part-time, sandwich/placement year option | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Introductory Geographical Research & Fieldwork, Earth Systems & Processes, Living in a Globalised World, Data Handling and Presentation, Practical Environmental Investigation; Level 5 (Year 2): Geographical Enquiry, Threats to Civilisation, Fieldwork Elective: BA Geography; Level 6 (final year): BA Geography Dissertation.

Career pathways

You’ll find that the abilities you develop are readily transferable, with Geographers continuing to be one of the most sought-after graduates, able to turn their hand to a vast range of employment sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points (A-level CCC-BBB; BTEC MMM-DDM; T-level Pass). GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. UCAS code L700.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band B) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 2 years full-time fast-track; part-time no

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