Geography with a Language BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography with a Language BA (Hons)
3rd in the UK for our research impact in Geography and Environmental Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
=14th in the UK for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
About the course
At Sussex, you’ll cover a truly global range of issues, taught by experts. From migration and development, to conflict, inequality and climate change adaptation, we’ll guid...
<strong>3rd in the UK for our research impact in Geography and Environmental Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)</strong><br/><br/><strong>9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)</strong><br/><br/><strong>=14th in the UK for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)</strong><br/><br/><strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>At Sussex, you’ll cover a truly global range of issues, taught by experts. From migration and development, to conflict, inequality and climate change adaptation, we’ll guide you through as you develop your own set of interests and expertise. <br/><br/>Adding a language to your study of Geography opens up an even more diverse range of global career opportunities. You can also combine studying at Sussex with time spent at a partner university, where you can develop your language skills in everyday life. <br/><br/>Choose one language from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.<br/><br/><strong>About Sussex</strong><br/><br/>Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L7RY
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade C.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction. The Access Diploma would ideally be in humanities or social sciences. You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Extended Project
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
A level
A,B,B
You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £27,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |












































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