Physical Geography BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physical Geography BSc (Hons)

This degree gives you the opportunity to focus on physical geography from the very start of the course.

You explore some of the key environmental issues facing our world today, as well as learning Earth science concepts and techniques, with an emphasis on how landscapes evolve.

You will become skilled in an array of techniques for investigating and understanding the natural environment and develop laboratory and GIS skills.

Youll also enjoy fieldwork in both the UK and abroad, with field visits ranging from nearby Northumberland to Iceland, the American So...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

16/09/2024

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

FH82

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

ABB to include at least one science-related subject from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computing, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Pure Maths, Science (Applied). General Studies is not accepted. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics is required (minimum grade C or 4) if not offered at a higher level.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

AABBB at Higher Grade and preferably Mathematics and/or at least one other science-related subject from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. Combinations of Advanced Highers and Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade C (or Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 at Merit. At least 15 level 3 credits in a geographical-based subject and at least 15 level 3 credits in a science-related subject are required. GCSE Mathematics at minimum grade C is required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

A minimum of 32 points and one science at Higher Level grade 6 from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at Grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3

H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher level and at least one science-related subject from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects to include at least one science-related subject from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C or 4) required if not offered at a higher level.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in the offer conditions for this degree programme.

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