Geography Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
BSc Geography allows you to study the Earth’s varied and dynamic environments while tackling real‑world global challenges through fields such as ecology, hydrology, pollution science and climate change.
We’ve been teaching Geography for more than 130 years. Our wide-ranging program reflects the diverse, international research expertise of our academic staff. You will have the flexibility to study both Physical and Human Geography throughout your degree and specialize as you wish, creating the best degree to suit you.
In first year, you’ll get a solid grounding in d...
BSc Geography allows you to study the Earth’s varied and dynamic environments while tackling real‑world global challenges through fields such as ecology, hydrology, pollution science and climate change.
We’ve been teaching Geography for more than 130 years. Our wide-ranging program reflects the diverse, international research expertise of our academic staff. You will have the flexibility to study both Physical and Human Geography throughout your degree and specialize as you wish, creating the best degree to suit you.
In first year, you’ll get a solid grounding in different areas of Physical and Human Geography. This year gives you the foundations for the rest of your degree and a flavor of the sorts of Geographies we do. You can also choose a ‘free choice’ from other courses across the University to maintain an even broader degree.
In second year, you’ll develop more research and employability skills, with a wide range of module options and targeted training. Now you can specialize in just Physical Geography or maintain a balance across Physical and Human Geography. You will also undertake your residential field trip and start planning your independent dissertation.
In final year, you’ll specialize in advanced, cutting-edge courses closely aligned to our research expertise, again in just Physical Geography or across Human Geography too. Recent examples in Physical Geography have focused on Peatlands, Biogeography, the Cryosphere, Drylands, Pyrogeography, Mediterranean Environments, and Understanding GIS. You will undertake and work on your dissertation with your dedicated adviser and prepare for your next steps in work or further study.
There is also the opportunity to apply competitively to transfer onto a four-year Geography course ‘with Professional Placement' or ‘with International study’ between first and second year.
#### Support
You get lots of help along the way from our academic staff. You’ll have a personal tutor throughout your degree to offer regular guidance and support, and an additional expert dissertation adviser in the second half of your degree to assist you in designing and undertaking an original, independent research dissertation. There is also lots of skills training embedded throughout the degree to give you the geographic tools you need for your degree and beyond.
We pride ourselves on being a close-knit department of students and staff, including the Manchester University Geographical Society (MUGS), a society run by Geography students for Geography Students.
#### Fieldwork
Fieldwork is a highlight of the degree for many of our students and all field trips are included within your tuition fees, giving everyone the opportunity to develop observation and analysis skills in new environments.
Our pre-course trip to Keswick in the Lake District is a long-running Manchester Geography tradition. The trip takes place over three days in the week before Welcome Week in September. It’s a valuable opportunity to make new friends on your course, get to know your new academic staff, and learn some geographic techniques in the field.
You will also go on one of our second-year, week-long residential field trips abroad, currently to the Pyrenees, Morocco, Crete, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, or Prague. We also run lots of local one-day field visits throughout the degree.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A20-H36
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AAB Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
T Level
We consider applicants taking T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. Candidates are expected to achieve Distinction plus Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers ABB or Two Advanced Highers AB , plus additional Highers BB English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are a minimum of 39 credits at Distinction level, with all others at Merit grade. You must have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers ABB or Two Advanced Highers AB , plus additional Highers BB English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD, plus an A-level at grade B.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer. For this course it would be ABB plus the Extended Project at Grade A.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD, plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023) The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D, plus two A-levels at grades AB.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD, plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-level at grades AB.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D, plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels at grades AB.
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