Course summary
Geography offers an understanding of the processes that created our physical world. On your three-year BSc Geography degree, you will study the natural and physical science aspects of geography and gain a better understanding of climate change; both in the past and how it might influence our world in the future. You will learn how to read a landscape and the processes that help to shape it, will gain an appreciation of our changing world, as viewed from space, and will discover how to use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to interrogate and analyse spatial data. Your year two overseas field course is an important milestone in developing your skills as a researcher, giving you the opportunity to study the landscape in more detail in locations such as southern Spain or Tenerife. The compulsory year two trip is included in course fees. Further optional overseas field courses allow you to hone these skills in the unique environments that alpine and tropical locations offer. Your future employability is a key priority throughout your studies. This programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, which enhances your future prospects in industry. Southampton graduates work in a range of careers including public policy, teaching, environmental consultancy, financial services, retail, marketing, town-planning, GIS-related and government advisory roles and 100% of our Geography graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021). Geography at Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide, 2024.
Modules
Field work is an important element of your degree and you will have the option to participate in projects in each year of study. You will also complete core modules (examples listed below) and choose additional optional modules each year to shape your degree to your interests. Year One Field work Non-residential one-week field course, exploring the vegetation and stream dynamics of the New Forest. Core Modules A Global World Dynamic Landscapes Society, Culture & Space The Earth System Year Two Field Work One-week overseas field trip (compulsory and covered by your fees) previous trips have been to Tenerife and Spain. Core Modules Research Project Preparation GIS for Geographers and Environmental Scientists Remote Sensing for Earth Observation Year Three Field work Optional field trips further afield. Previous trips have been to Switzerland and Cambodia Core Modules Research Project The full list of modules is available on the course page on our website. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.
Assessment method
Your learning is delivered, and assessed, through a wide range of methods to ensure you develop a broad variety of skills that will set you up for success after graduation. The learning activities for this course include lectures, classes and tutorials and coursework. We’ll assess you through developing websites, essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations and written and practical exams. Throughout, you'll be supported by a personal academic tutor, your peers, and have access to a senior tutor.
How to apply
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:
- F800
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- 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 - AAB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - B
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
T Level - D
GCSE :Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/geography-degree-bsc#entry
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £27400 | Year 1 |
International | £27400 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | 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
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ