
Geography MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography MA (Hons)
If you:
* have a keen interest in cultures and societies
* are curious about the relationship between politics and the environment
Then geography may be for you.
What is geography?
Geography is the study of the way the world works. As a result, understanding geography is very important in this day and age.
You can study geography in two ways:
* as a natural science through physical geography
* as a social science or humanities subject, through human geography
If you:<br/><br/><br/>* have a keen interest in cultures and societies<br/><br/><br/>* are curious about the relationship between politics and the environment<br/><br/><br/>Then geography may be for you.<br/><br/><strong>What is geography?</strong><br/><br/>Geography is the study of the way the world works. As a result, understanding geography is very important in this day and age.<br/><br/>You can study geography in two ways:<br/><br/><br/>* as a natural science through physical geography<br/><br/><br/>* as a social science or humanities subject, through human geography<br/><br/><br/>You can explore the physical processes of our planet, such as:<br/><br/><br/>* volcanoes<br/><br/><br/>* flooding<br/><br/><br/>* climate change<br/><br/><br/>You can also address human issues such as:<br/><br/><br/>* sustainability<br/><br/><br/>* health<br/><br/><br/>* social justice<br/><br/><br/>This programme is focused on human geography.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Learn from one of the UKs largest and most successful groupings of geographers, and Earth and environmental scientists.<br/><br/><br/>* Enjoy access to a world of experience with our research and industry networks.<br/><br/><br/>* Get advice and guidance with our dedicated Careers Service.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L700
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B
AAAB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. Applicants with Geography preferred. National 5s: Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics or Lifeskills Mathematics at C; English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
38
32
from 38 points with 766 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. Applicants with Geography preferred. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Mathematical Studies at 5 (if not at HL).
A level
A*,A,A
A,B,B
A*AA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. Applicants with Geography preferred. GCSEs: Mathematics at C or 4; English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |