Geography BA Hons with study abroad

This course’s focus is on human geography, allowing you to advance your understanding and appreciate the value of a human-centred analysis of contemporary global change.

 

You will explore the ways in which political, cultural, social and economic forces interact in specific places, developing the necessary skills to formulate research questions and select appropriate methods of inquiry and analysis.

 

BA Geography covers a diverse range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, visits and fieldtrips. Teaching is also supported with learning resources such handouts, online lectures, books and other materials which are made available via our e-Learning Portal.

 

You will be assessed not just on what you know but also the new skills you will have acquired, which include GIS, visualisation, geophotography, reflexive practice and presentation skills.

 

Staff operate an open door policy allowing you easy access to the team and provide regular feedback on all assessed work.

 

100% of students said the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics (NSS, 2020)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Northumbria University’s BA Geography graduates are highly valued by employers thanks to our leading facilities, course options and the reputation of our research-active academics.

 

This course will prepare you for a wide range of specialist roles, including careers within planning, teaching, the civil service, charities, geographic data analysis, international development and the environment and renewable energy sectors.  Many of our graduates move into graduate training programmes, local and national Government and postgraduate study.