Geography with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
If you do not meet the requirements to enter our three-year degree programmes, then our four-year BSc Geography with a Foundation Year may be for you.
Our foundation programme gives you the chance to develop the skills essential to completing your degree. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to our BSc Geography programme.
Our Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) accredited programme BSc Geography covers themes which include glaciology, climate and weather science, earth observation, using satellite d...
If you do not meet the requirements to enter our three-year degree programmes, then our four-year BSc Geography with a Foundation Year may be for you.<br/><br/>Our foundation programme gives you the chance to develop the skills essential to completing your degree. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to our BSc Geography programme.<br/><br/>Our Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) accredited programme BSc Geography covers themes which include glaciology, climate and weather science, earth observation, using satellite data to study environmental change, volcanology and earth sciences.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
FL87
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE (Science or Humanities): 27 Merits to include Geography or a related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Extended Project
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one-grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-Levels where you can substitute the same non-specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level core Grade
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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