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Geography

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Our Geography BSc Honours degree offers a wide range of topics in human and physical geography. You will enjoy a high level of fieldwork in both the UK and abroad, with field visits ranging from nearby Northumberland to New York, Morocco and Iceland. A dissertation in your third year enables you to showcase your skills to employers by conducting your own research alongside our highly respected research staff.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F800
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
F800
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

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.

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

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 at Merit. At least 15 level 3 credits in a geographical-based subject and at least 15 level 3 credits in a science-related subject are required. GCSE Mathematics at minimum grade C or 4 required.

Scottish Higher - AABBB

AABBB at Higher Grade with preferably Mathematics and/or at least one other science-related subject from Chemistry, Physics, Biology. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade C (or Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

32 points overall with one science at Higher Level grade 6 from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at Grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3

H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level and at least one science-related subject from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2

D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects to include at least one science-related subject from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. GCSE Mathematics is required (minimum grade C or 4) if not offered at a higher level.

T Level - Not accepted

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

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