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Geography and History

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

In Geography, you'll study both social and physical sciences to analyse and understand major challenges facing the world. You can specialise in human geography or physical geography, or combine elements of both. You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.

Our teaching is based on the research carried out in the department and is focused on three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.

You will cover specialisms within these themes including:

  • health and wellbeing

  • city futures

  • geopolitics and power

  • tourism and globalisation

  • policing and security

  • hazards and risk

In History you'll examine social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the contemporary period, focusing in particular on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.

Our emphasis is very much on 'doing history'. You'll use primary sources from the very beginning of your studies, and analyse various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music.

You will consider how the use of sources and media representation inform our reconstructions of the past. You will reflect critically on key debates in history, looking at how they have developed over time, and how they have shaped our understanding of the world.

Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/geography-history/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/geography-history/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LV71
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/geography-history/entry-requirements

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - CCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits

Scottish Higher - BBBC

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3

Scottish HNC - Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit

Scottish HND - Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A level - CCD

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMP

Scottish Higher - BBCC

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

26 points with 5,4,4 at Higher Level

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4

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English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.

General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

100 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK students are confirmed for 2025/26.

Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for 2024/5. The fees for 2025/26 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2025.

Please check the University of Dundee course webpages for international fees for 2025/26.

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