Geography BA (Hons)

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Year 1 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Human Geographies of the Modern World

• Skills and Concepts in Geography I: Becoming a Geographer

• The Natural World

Spring teaching

• Culture Across Space and Time

• Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

• Skills and Concepts in Geography II: Quantitative and Analytical Skills

Year 2 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Cultural and Historical Geographies

• Methods and Approaches in Human Geography

• Understanding Global Migration

Spring teaching

• Social Geographies for a Post-Pandemic World

Year 3 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn and spring teaching

• Geography Thesis

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of at least 75% to 77%.

Additional requirements    

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Other international qualifications

India

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  

• 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £22,500 per year

On our Geography BA, you develop research, numerical, analytical and resource-management skills. This means you can go on to wide range of careers in the public, private and third sectors, including:

• civil service and government

• international development and environmental conservation

• teaching and education.

Throughout your degree, you will receive support from your department and the university careers and employability centre, and can attend specialist careers events and workshops.

Graduate destinations

Recent graduates have gone on to jobs such as:

• policy and campaign manager, Wildlife and Countryside Link

• emergency food security adviser, Oxfam

• planning adviser, Environment Agency.