BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography is a three-year full-time degree at the University of Plymouth exploring the relationships between people, places and the environment and how environmental challenges can be tackled at different spatial scales. Fieldwork in south west England and overseas is part of the programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Culture, Society and Space, People and Place, Glaciers, Deserts and Climate Change, Water, Landscapes and Environmental Management and Our Digital Planet. Later years add Catchment and River Processes, Geographical Information Systems, Sustainable Cities, Environmental Politics and Governance and an Independent Project.

Career pathways

Geographers' analytical and communication skills and ability to evaluate data are in demand, with graduates working in roles such as nature-based solutions advice, and sectors seeking sustainable futures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS points from a minimum of two A levels. GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. 18-unit BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma: DMM (full list of modules must be supplied). Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Humanities): 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall with English and Mathematics included. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification; the standard university requirements apply and some subject areas set higher levels.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee is separate and excluded Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee is separate and excluded Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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