BSc (Hons) Geography
Geography gives you the tools to analyse the ways in which human life and the physical environment interact and influence each other. Put simply, it’s the chance to explore your world.
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Typical offer
Course length
Course information
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Professional Geographer
Geosystems Science
Introducing Human Geographies
Fundamentals of G.I. Science
Earth Surface Processes
Researching Geography
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Additional information
Placements
Taught by experts
BSc (Hons) Geography is part of the School of Engineering and Environment at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Our School of Engineering and Environment is driven by purpose. Students do not simply study real world challenges. They help solve them. By learning alongside academics who are active in research and working with industry, you will contribute to a more innovative, sustainable and resilient future.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK foundation fee £9,535 per year
UK full-time fee £9,535 per year
EU and non-EU international students
International foundation fee £21,500 per year
International full-time fee £21,500 per year
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
Tuition fees
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- L701
Institution code:
- M40
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Programme review
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