Geography MGeogSci

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:

• Living with Environmental Change
• Why Geography Matters
• Geographical Skills, Methods and Techniques
• Earth, Wind, Ice and Fire

Second year

Core modules:

• Geographical Information Systems and Earth Observation
• Analysing Geographical Data
• Putting Physical and Environmental Geographies into Practice

Third year

Core modules:

• Dissertation for Geography & Environmental Science

Fourth year

Core modules:

• Research Design in Physical Geography and Environmental Science
• Research Project

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAA

A Levels + additional qualifications AAB + B in the EPQ

International Baccalaureate 36

BTEC Extended Diploma D*DD in a relevant subject

BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + A at A Level

Scottish Highers AAAAA

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + AA

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a social science or arts and humanities subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

Other requirements

• GCSE Maths grade 4/C

• GCSE Maths grade 4 or grade C

English language requirements 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£22,520 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Recent graduates have gone on to work with a diverse range of employers, including the Environment Agency, UK Hydrographic Office, National Grid, Arup, the Met Office, Jacobs, National Parks, Ford, Mott Macdonald, British Gas, Forestry Commission, Highways England, Hope for the Future, and Natural England, Graduates from our physical geography courses also secure positions on postgraduate and research programmes.