14Jun
UndergraduateYou can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Are you interested in cultures, economies and societies and their interaction with the natural environment? Our highly flexible Geography BA course allows you to focus on exciting aspects of human geography, such as: Cities past, present and future Culture and identity Economy and society Geopolitics Globalisation and international development Social justice But you’re also free to choose physical geography modules, for example environmental pollution or flood risk management and modelling. We’ll train you in innovative social science research methods, from visual analysis to interviewing to geographical information systems (GIS). Explore the world with us on fieldwork in places such as the US and India as well as UK-based fieldwork, including opportunities right here in London. Option modules in the second and final years allow you to direct your study towards your aims and interests. In the final year you’ll design your own project with guidance from our experts, developing the skills to become a researcher in your own right. You can also apply for this course with a Year Abroad.
Modules
YEAR 1 Ideas and Practice in Geography* (GEG4007) Geography in the World (GEG4003) Research Methods for Geographers and Environmental Scientists (GEG4004) Reinventing Britain* (GEG4106) Global Worlds (GEG4112) Earth Surface Science (GEG4209) For full details on all of our modules please go to the online module directory. Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework may include extended essays, short reports, posters, oral presentations and group work. Students must also complete a final-year independent study project of 10,000 words, based on an original study of their choice
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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
- Course code:
- L700
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
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 | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
Admissions and Recruitment Office
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Tower Hamlets
London
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