Earth Sciences and Physical Geography MEarthSci

Course Overview - Earth Sciences and Physical Geography MEarthSci

If you want to help tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world, this degree is for you.

The world needs geographers and Earth scientists now more than ever before.

For example, we need them to:


* help us address the climate crisis


* adapt to environmental changes


* live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth


Our degree will help you play a valuable role in addressing global challenges facing our planet and society.

**What will I learn?**

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

FF6V

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

BBBB by end of S5 or AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: two from Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Geography at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics at A. We accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics, both at B, in place of Mathematics at A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

30

from 32 points with 655 at HL to 30 points with 555 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two from Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5 (if not at HL).

A level

A,B,B

B,B,B

ABB - BBB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: two from Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7. We accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics, both at B, or Mathematics, Science and Additional Science, all at B, in place of Mathematics at A.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £38,900