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Geography BSc (Hons)

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site (Newcastle)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Equip yourself with the specialist skills needed to address pressing global challenges. Our flexible geography degree is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.

Course overview

Explore the natural environment and the key challenges we face in moving towards a more sustainable world.

Our teaching is informed by the research of our world-leading academics and spans the breadth of the discipline.

You can tailor your degree to your interests and won't need to decide between human and physical geography to apply.

This enables you to become a specialist in your chosen field or to continue to study a broad range of geographical subjects (both human and physical).

You can select from dozens a large number of Geography modules. These range from Glacial Environments, and Global Environmental Change, to Geopolitics, and Local and Regional Development.

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year, and your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. A work placement is not available if you're spending a year studying abroad. Placements are subject to availability.

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. Youll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You may choose to spend a whole year between Stages 2 and 3 or semester 1 of Stage 3 on an international exchange at a partner institution.

Careers support

We value your employability highly and have our own Geography Employability Co-ordinator. In your final year you can select an optional work experience module.

Our teaching draws on insights from a range of employers, including governmental bodies, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and charities.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 24,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

ABB to include at least one science-related subject from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computing, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Pure Maths, Science (Applied). General studies is not accepted. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics is required (minimum grade C or 4) if not offered at a higher level.

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    23rd out of 73 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    138 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    23rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    63rd

    3

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