Geography Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Our course examines the natural, social, economic, and political factors that influence our ever-changing world and will help you understand ways of managing our environment sustainably and deal with social and environmental conflicts affecting our world.
Why study BSc (Hons) Geography at BU?
• Taught by an expert-led team of lecturers, academics and guest speakers covering units such as Marine Geography, Earth & Society, Climate & Environmental Change
• Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating e...
Our course examines the natural, social, economic, and political factors that influence our ever-changing world and will help you understand ways of managing our environment sustainably and deal with social and environmental conflicts affecting our world.
Why study BSc (Hons) Geography at BU?
• Taught by an expert-led team of lecturers, academics and guest speakers covering units such as Marine Geography, Earth & Society, Climate & Environmental Change
• Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest
• Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas
• An opportunity to complete field experience abroad. Past themes have included conservation practice in China, and preparation for climate change in farming communities in Nepal
• As the course covers both human and physical geography, you can tailor the course to your interests by choosing appropriate units from year two
Course accreditation
Our course has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers), as a recognition of its quality. Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A11-H91
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades BBC–ABB) from a minimum of 2 A-levels.
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Scottish Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC–AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD–BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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