Geographical science is leading the way in tackling global challenges, from climate change to environmental risk mitigation. Studying this research-led modular degree in physical geography will help you develop the necessary skills and experience you’ll need for a broad range of employment opportunities.
Our flexible study programme at one of the world’s leading centres for geographical research puts you in control.
The BSc degree begins with a broad foundation, during which you are introduced to both human and physical geography. Year 1 commences with three compul...
Geographical science is leading the way in tackling global challenges, from climate change to environmental risk mitigation. Studying this research-led modular degree in physical geography will help you develop the necessary skills and experience you’ll need for a broad range of employment opportunities.<br/><br/>Our flexible study programme at one of the world’s leading centres for geographical research puts you in control.<br/><br/>The BSc degree begins with a broad foundation, during which you are introduced to both human and physical geography. Year 1 commences with three compulsory modules and residential fieldwork.<br/><br/>In the second and third years, our modules lead progressively to increasing specialised content focused on the cutting-edge of physical geography and environmental research. There is also the opportunity to study integrated modules that span the human/physical geography interface and optional overseas fieldwork. You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.<br/><br/>In the final year, you will undertake your own research project.<br/><br/>There is no such thing as a typical Geography career but if you want to make sure that you are highly employable with a variety of transferable skills, but also want to leave your options open, then Geography is a great choice.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F800
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,B
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
D:30,M:15
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
37
General information on subjects/grades required for entry: To include 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level, including one Science subject or Geography.
DDD
And an A level science or Geography at grade A.
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
To include one Science subject, which can include Geography.
DDD
To include one Science subject, which can include Geography.
A,A,A
To include one Science subject, which can include Geography.
D3,D3,D3
To include one Science subject, which can include Geography.
Not Accepted
A,A,A
A*,A,B
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: One Science subject, which can include Geography. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £31,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |