Physical Geography and Environment with a placement year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physical Geography and Environment with a placement year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Understanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.
This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability. You'll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that incorporate natural resource management and conservation, environmental policy and environ...
Understanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.
This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability. You'll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that incorporate natural resource management and conservation, environmental policy and environmental economics. This course was formerly known as Environmental Geography (with a placement year) (BSc).
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A68-E22
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,B
A,B,B
Essential Subjects: AAB offer - A Level in Geography or Geology is essential. ABB offer - A Level in Geography or Geology plus plus a second science A Level is essential. We include: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology as a second science subject.
T Level
We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Geography has been taken.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 36.0, offer-merit: 9.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Geography and Science-related units.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34.0
35.0
35 with With 5 in Higher Level Geography. 34 with 5 in HL Geography plus one of the following at HL: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level Geography or Geology at grade B is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level Geography or Geology plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Plus A in A Level Geography or Geology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Plus AA in A Level. A Level in Geography or Geology is essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A in A Level Geography or Geology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA in A Level. A Level in Geography or Geology is essential
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £32,350 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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