BSc (Hons) Geography at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Explore how physical and human systems interact to shape our planet. On this BSc Geography degree, you’ll gain the scientific and analytical skills to understand natural processes, environmental change and the challenges impacting people and places today. Over 3 years, you’ll study both human and physical science aspects of geography and specialise in physical geography as you progress.

What you will study

This degree consists of a set of core and compulsory modules and a selection of optional modules. A major part of all our degree programmes is the research project. This involves personal fieldwork or documentary research, in the UK or abroad.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including environmental consultancy, environmental public bodies, government research institutes, local councils, academic, charities, commercial/private sector. Careers directly related to the course include business analyst, cartographer, data analyst, environmental consultant, geographical information systems officer, marketing executive, nature Conservation officer, social researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: ABB. IB: Pass, with minimum 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level if no prefered subject taken at Higher Level or Pass, with minimum 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level if one or more prefered subjects taken at Higher Level. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) and Mathematics at minimum grade 4/C. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,900 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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