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Geography

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B-B,C,C

A Level – grades BBB-BCC or above including a grade B in Geography, Sociology, Economics or Science.

Access to HE Diploma

M:45

Access to HE courses – typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher) in a related subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

A minimum of 32 points are required.

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

DDM-DMM

BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject, preferably Social Sciences.

T Level

M

Grade Merit is preferred in a relevant subject.

UCAS Tariff

104-120

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Geography

**Develop the knowledge and skills to understand our complex world with a degree in Geography.**
- Gain field experience in destinations such as Italy and Spain, as well as on our Newton Park Campus in Bath and across the UK's South West region.

- Tailor your studies to focus on the topics in human or physical geography that you are most passionate about.

- Develop specialist skills and knowledge to prepare for a wide range of careers and postgraduate study opportunities.

On this Geography degree, you’ll explore the links between people, place and environment.

You’ll engage with some of the most complex and challenging issues facing contemporary society including: climate change, environmental hazards, migration, urbanisation, social and economic inequalities, disaster risk reduction, coastal and river management, conservation politics, race and gender in society, and environmental justice.

Through fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas you’ll learn how to work in different contexts and to appreciate the links between local issues and global challenges. You’ll also develop specialist skills and learn how to apply the latest geotechnologies to real world contexts, preparing you for a range of careers and further study opportunities.

You’ll be part of our supportive Geography community, and you’ll be taught by our team of expert lecturers who are actively engaged in international networks and world-leading research.

Modules

Your first year helps you to transition to university-level Geography by establishing foundational skills and knowledge. You’ll develop these basic skills and knowledge through modules in both human and physical geography covering topics such as cities, environmental change and sustainable development.

In your second year, you’ll develop more specialist knowledge and skills. In core modules you’ll develop your understanding of the discipline of geography, learn how to apply geotechnologies to real-world challenges and develop skills that can be used in a wide range of careers.

During your third year of study, you’ll complete an independent research project, allowing you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired on the course. Students have undertaken their final year dissertation projects in locations across the UK, as well as in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Kenya, and Ghana.

Please visit our website for full details of modules available to you.

Assessment methods

You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods including essays, project reports, presentations, posters, video clips, field assessments, reflective items and time-constrained tests and exams. These will give you a rich and diverse skill set, designed to be of real benefit in pursuit of your career goals.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,750
per year
International
£15,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Bath Spa University

Department:

School of Science

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

59%
Geography

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Geography (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

62%
Staff make the subject interesting
76%
Staff are good at explaining things
65%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
54%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

78%
Library resources
65%
IT resources
76%
Course specific equipment and facilities
59%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
40%
Male students
60%
Female students
64%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
D

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