7May
UndergraduateUniversity of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Geographers strive to understand our changing world, helping to address global challenges that are impacting environment and society. Our Geography BA(Hons) combines human and environmental geography. You’ll contribute to research in areas such as climate and environmental justice, sustainable futures and net zero, LGBTQ and feminist activisms, Black geographies and coloniality, and building inclusive societies and healthy environments. Our course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). You’ll be able to focus on developing practical skills and building your employability through classroom, laboratory and field-based learning. Top reasons to choose this course
- Professional accreditation from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
- Learn field skills on frequent day trips and residential field trips.
- Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily (go to the fees and costs section for more info).
- Work experience throughout the course including the option of a placement year.
- 100% of our research impact is assessed as outstanding or very considerable in terms of its reach and significance – 2021 REF
- Specialise in sustainability and climate change, and social and political geography.
- Build professional skills in geospatial data analysis, environmental impact assessment and planning.
- Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.
Modules
Year 1 Exploring Environments: An Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Fieldwork Statistical and Spatial Data Analysis Fundamentals of Physical Geography Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Human Geography Academic Learning for Geography and Environmental Studies Year 2 Core modules Professional Practice for Global Challenges Geography and Environmental International Field Work Research Design and Advanced Data Analysis Options* Earth Surface Processes Environmental Pollution Sustainable Futures Political and Economic Geography Ice Age Earth Social Justice in Cultural Spaces GIS and Remote Sensing: Principles and Practice Final year Core module Dissertation Options* The Humans of Ice Age Britain Geographies of Genders and Sexualities Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Community Placement Environmental Impact Assessment The Frozen Planet Water, Sanitation and Health Political Ecology: Contested Environments Confronting Coloniality and Racism: Political Geographies of Territory and Security Current Topics in Aquatic Environments Independent Study *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT