Looking to tackle real-world challenges, from climate change to conflict and social inequalities? Studying this research-led degree in human geography will help you develop the necessary skills and experience you’ll need for a broad range of employment opportunities.
Our flexible study programme at one of the world’s leading centres for geographical research puts you in control.
The Geography BA course begins with a broad foundation, during which you are introduced to both human and physical geography.
In the second and third years, our modules lead progre...
Looking to tackle real-world challenges, from climate change to conflict and social inequalities? Studying this research-led degree in human geography will help you develop the necessary skills and experience you’ll need for a broad range of employment opportunities.<br/><br/>Our flexible study programme at one of the world’s leading centres for geographical research puts you in control.<br/><br/>The Geography BA course begins with a broad foundation, during which you are introduced to both human and physical geography.<br/><br/>In the second and third years, our modules lead progressively to increasing specialised content focused on the cutting-edge of human geography research. There is also the opportunity to study integrated modules that span the human/physical geography interface.<br/><br/>You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.<br/><br/>In the final year, you will undertake your own geographical research project.<br/><br/>There is no such thing as a typical Geography career but if you want to make sure that you are highly employable with a variety of transferable skills, that prepare you for the global challenges of the 21st century, then Geography is a great choice.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L702
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme38 General information on subjects/grades required for entry: To include 6, 6, 6 from Higher Level subjects. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaD*DD Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD2,D3,D3 Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Not Accepted A levelA*,A,A Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |