Our BA (Hons) Geography degree explores the impacts of humans on societies, mobilities and environmental governance. All our geography degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand and tackle the biggest global challenges facing the planet and humanity; and our modules do this by engaging with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Plymouth is the ideal setting as a vibrant urban environment surrounded by iconic rural and coastal landscapes.
- Your degree pathway is flexible, as you can choose physical geography (GGP) modules, even i...
Our BA (Hons) Geography degree explores the impacts of humans on societies, mobilities and environmental governance. All our geography degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand and tackle the biggest global challenges facing the planet and humanity; and our modules do this by engaging with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Plymouth is the ideal setting as a vibrant urban environment surrounded by iconic rural and coastal landscapes. <br/><br/><br/>- Your degree pathway is flexible, as you can choose physical geography (GGP) modules, even if you have entered to study BA (hons) (human geography). <br/><br/><br/>- A BA (Hons) Geography degree would comprise more human geography (GGH) option modules than physical geography option modules.<br/><br/><br/>- Teaching is innovative and student-centred. You will learn through lectures, seminars, practicals, national and/or international residential fieldwork, tutorials and one-to-one dissertation support. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn to use Geographical Information Systems to analyse and communicate complex spatial data. <br/><br/><br/>- Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our exchange programme.<br/><br/><br/>- Our focus on employability and applied geography supports students to pursue a range of career opportunities. <br/><br/><br/>- Choose an optional work placement programme providing skills, experience and contacts in a wide range of employment sectors. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our unique location, in the heart of the historical city of Plymouth, bordered by Dartmoor National Park as well as the Tamar Valley and South Hams Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devon and Cornwall have glorious beaches, coasts, rivers and estuaries.<br/><br/><br/>- A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L700
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 112 104 - 112 Points, minimum 2 A Levels. Scottish HigherConsidered in combination with Advanced Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Humanities, Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 27 Maths and English considered within Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Please refer to institution for further advice. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)104-112 points. Maths and English considered within Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination ASConsidered in combination Scottish Advanced Higher104 - 112 Points, to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers Extended ProjectConsidered in combination Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)Considered in combination OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)Considered in combination OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)Considered in combination Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)Considered in combination City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)Considered in combination A level104 - 112 Points, minimum 2 A Levels. T LevelM |
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