Course summary
The interaction between humans and the environment has given rise to some of the most pressing issues today, from climate change and global warming all the way to political instability and inequality. Our Geography BSc(Hons) degree aims to help you understand the core principles of human and physical geography, with many routes for specialisation. You’ll have the opportunity to study a wide range of modules, including earth processes, dynamic living systems, social, environmental, and cultural challenges and principles and practices in geography. After completing the core modules in your first and second years, you’ll be able to specialise in your final year. Why Study Geography BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? Teaching staff at the University of Huddersfield rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022) and have expertise in a range of geography subject areas. Away from campus, you’ll gain relevant real-world experience. In the third year of the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional work placement in your area of interest. In the final year, you’ll have the chance to develop and enhance your independent research skills as part of the geographical research project module. Learning through doing is important for any geographer in training, so look forward to field trips and fieldwork throughout the course. These will allow you to put theory into practice. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers. You could work in the industry as a planning ecologist or environmental impact officer, tackle key geography issues as a policy analyst, or conduct research as a climate change scientist. Professional Bodies The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and is reviewed on a regular basis. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
The first year comprises: • Research Skills • Earth Processes • People and Place Choose three from a list which may include: • Dynamic Living Systems • Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Systems • Global Earth Cycles • Sustainability To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment method
You’ll have the chance to study a range of subjects including biogeography, earth processes, landscape and fluvial systems, climate science, environment and society, environment and cultural challenges, and migration and geopolitics before specializing in your final year. In the final year you'll have the chance to hone your independent research skills as part of your dissertation module. You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, and where appropriate relevant field study and/or laboratory work. Assessment will include project work, written assignments (reports/essays), presentations and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Geographical Society
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
International | £17600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH