Geography can help us understand our physical environment and future sustainability challenges.
On your three-year BSc Physical Geography degree you will understand the processes that created the physical world and practically explore specialist areas including ecology and geology. You will learn how to analyse a landscape and geographical data, and use satellite images to understand our dynamic and changeable world.
As part of this course you can:
- Study remote sensing for Earth observation
- Undertake fieldwork trips to places potenti...
Geography can help us understand our physical environment and future sustainability challenges.<br/><br/>On your three-year BSc Physical Geography degree you will understand the processes that created the physical world and practically explore specialist areas including ecology and geology. You will learn how to analyse a landscape and geographical data, and use satellite images to understand our dynamic and changeable world.<br/><br/>As part of this course you can:<br/><br/><br/>- Study remote sensing for Earth observation<br/><br/><br/>- Undertake fieldwork trips to places potentially in Europe and Cambodia<br/><br/><br/>- Use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab and research-grade field equipment<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about the dramatic shifts in Earth’s environmental systems<br/><br/><br/>- Examine how individuals and societies respond to major changes in the environment.<br/><br/><br/>Your future employability is a key priority throughout your studies. Southampton graduates work in a range of careers including public policy, teaching, environmental consultancy, financial services, retail, marketing, town-planning, GIS-related and government advisory roles and 100% of our Geography graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).<br/><br/>Geography at Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide, 2024.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
F801
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherWe normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4. Access to HE DiplomaD:39,M:6 Typical Offers: 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit in a preferred subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 Typical offers : Pass with an overall minimum score of 34 points to include a minimum of 17 points at a higher level or Pass with an overall minimum score of 32 points to include a minimum of 16 points at a higher level if one or more preferred subjects* are included at Higher level. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Typical Offers: H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 or H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 if one or more preferred subjects are included. Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher. Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)DD DD in BTEC Diploma plus A in A-level subject DD in BTEC Diploma plus B in a preferred A-Level subject. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD in BTEC National Diploma plus A in A-level subject or DD in BTEC National Diploma plus B in a preferred A-Level subject. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 Typical offers : D3 D3 M2 or D3 M2 M2 if one or more preferred subjects* are included Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer , where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A. Extended ProjectA If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, your offer will be: ABB and Grade A in the EPQ, if no preferred subjects are included or BBB and Grade A in the EPQ, if one or more preferred subjects are included. Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)D D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A A from 2 A-level subjects or D in the Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from 2 A-level subjects including at least one preferred subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus A A from 2 A-level subjects or D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus AB from 2 A-level subjects including at least one preferred subject. A levelA,A,B A,B,B AAB if no preferred subjects* are included ABB if one or more preferred subjects* are included *Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology and Politics A Pass in science practical is required where relevant science A Levels are taken. T LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)B AA from two A levels and Grade B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. |
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