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Course summary
Our Geography BSc(Hons) prepares you for careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, resource management, environmental impact assessment, sustainability policy, education and more. At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This degree is packed with opportunities for hands-on learning – through laboratory work, field trips in the UK and overseas, live environmental research projects, community volunteering and placements with councils, conservation charities and environmental organisations. Brighton graduates work for organisations such as the Environment Agency, Southern Water, Oxfam, Low Carbon Europe and GIS consultancies. Top reasons to choose this course
- Study earth systems, biodiversity, conservation, climate change and environmental change, alongside the human processes that shape our world.
- Gain a degree accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – recognition of its quality and professional relevance.
- Learn specialist field skills on day trips and residential field trips, with travel and accommodation included for mandatory trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily.
- Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional placement year and community volunteering.
- Access funded internship schemes like the Brighton Student Research Experience Scheme.
- Contribute to research in areas such as environmental change, conservation management, geohazards, climate systems and aquatic environments.
- 100% of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for its reach and significance – 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
- Build industry-ready skills in GIS and remote sensing, statistical and spatial data analysis, environmental assessment and geohazard monitoring.
- Strengthen transferable skills in time management, group working, communication, presenting, designing solutions and software skills – all of which help prepare you for your career.
Modules
Year 1 Core modules Academic Learning for Geography and Environmental Studies Exploring Environments: An Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Fieldwork Statistical and Spatial Data Analysis Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Fundamentals of Physical Geography Human Geography Year 2 Core modules Earth Surface Processes Professional Practice for Global Challenges Research Design and Advanced Data Analysis Geography and Environment International Field Work Options* Sustainable Futures Environmental Pollution Political and Economic Geography Social Justice in Cultural Spaces GIS and Remote Sensing: Principles and Practice Ice Age Earth Optional Placement Year Final year Core modules Dissertation Options* The Humans of Ice Age Britain Geographies of Genders and Sexualities Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Atmosphere, Weather and Climate Community Placement Geohazards 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 Build your foundational knowledge in both physical and human geography. Exploring Environments develops your fieldwork skills, while Fundamentals of Physical Geography explores the processes shaping the Earth. Human Geography examines social, cultural and economic patterns, and Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation tackles pressing planetary issues. Statistical and Spatial Data Analysis introduces key research tools, and Academic Learning for Geography and Environmental Studies supports your transition to university level study. Deepen your expertise with Earth Surface Processes, Professional Practice for Global Challenges and Research Design and Advanced Data Analysis. Apply your learning in Geography and Environment International Field Work, exploring environmental and social issues overseas. Option modules let you specialise in areas such as pollution, sustainability, GIS and remote sensing and physical geography. You can also take an optional placement year to gain hands-on experience, build confidence and develop a network of contacts. Our students have been on placements with organisations such as the Department for Energy and Climate Change, Transport for London, the Field Studies Council, as well as with environmental firms and consultancies. Focus on your interests with an independent Dissertation supported by academic supervision. Choose from modules exploring climate, geohazards, environmental impact assessment and coloniality and racism. You can also take the Community Placement module during which you can apply your skills with an external organisation before you graduate. *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
14Jan
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. |
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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