Human Geography with a Year in Industry BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Human Geography with a Year in Industry BA (Hons)
Receive an education that is at the forefront of addressing key social, cultural and environmental challenges and be empowered to make a significant difference in the world with BA Human Geography at Swansea University.
Our programme will provide you with a broad understanding of geography, including the geographical relationships between people, societies, cultures, and the environment. You will explore topics such as cultural, economic and political geography, urban and rural geographies, tourism, world cities, migration and the effect of climate change on communities. <...
Receive an education that is at the forefront of addressing key social, cultural and environmental challenges and be empowered to make a significant difference in the world with BA Human Geography at Swansea University. <br/><br/>Our programme will provide you with a broad understanding of geography, including the geographical relationships between people, societies, cultures, and the environment. You will explore topics such as cultural, economic and political geography, urban and rural geographies, tourism, world cities, migration and the effect of climate change on communities. <br/><br/>BA Human Geography at Swansea combines strong theoretical foundations with meaningful real-world experience. You will learn across a variety of settings, from classroom and laboratory work to hands-on field study. <br/><br/>At Swansea University, you can design your BA Human Geography experience to suit your interests. As you progress through our course, you will discover opportunities to specialise in social or environmental science, prepare for future careers and work towards addressing global challenges, spanning war and inequality to wildfires and plastic pollution. <br/><br/>The optional Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education, or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your BA.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
L987
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE (Science or Humanities): Pass with Distinction (27-24 Distinctions to include 3 in Geography or an appropriate subject, plus 15 Merits)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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
A,B,B
B,B,C
To include Geography or a related subject (eg. Sociology or World Development, Geology or Environmental Science; or an additional Science subject)
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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