Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons)

This degree is for you if you have a broad interest in Earth Science and the environment, and you want to study at the boundary of physical geography and geology.

This course provides guides you through the functioning of planet Earth, from the distant past to the present. In this degree, carefully selected complementary modules from Physical Geography and Geology are structured to provide students with an understanding of Earth System functioning across a range of space-time scales. This includes knowledge of modern landscape processes, how insights from the modern world ...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

Unknown

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Application Details

Course Code

F8F6

Institution Code

L34

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30

Access course should be in a relevant science subject. 45 Level 3 credits with 30 Distinctions required. Must include Level 3 credits in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL if 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Must be in a science related subject. Please contact School regarding eligibility.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted alongside other qualifications. Must be in a relevant science subject.

AS

Accepted alongside 2 science subjects at A-Level.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

Must be in principle subjects. Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

A level

A,B,B

B,B,B

preferably including at least two from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

T Level

D

In Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted alongside 2 A-Levels in science subjects.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535

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