Course summary
Do you have a fascination for the complex web of physical, biological and human interactions that shape our plane? Live your geography degree, using the iconic Lake District as your personal laboratory. Spend time exploring the diverse sites on your doorstep, from rolling hills to vast lakes. There is no better place to study Geography, than the heart of the Lake District. Our course encompasses human, physical and environmental geography, and explores many of the key grand challenges that face both humanity and the planet in the 21st century. Course Overview Live your degree. Surround yourself with the beauty of the Lake District. Our Ambleside Campus allows you to spend time learning the field, in the field. We believe that students learn from experience. Geographers explore the global challenges that face both humanity and the planet in the 21st century. Based at our Ambleside campus in the heart of the Lake District, on this geography course you will embrace the mix of natural and social science and humanities that create the diversity and exuberance we call geography. On this course you will...
- Study geography at the University of Cumbria in the Lake District, the UK's only university campus in a UNESCO World Heritage Site – unbeatable natural surroundings that enable you to live your geography degree.
- Be taught by experienced and passionate lecturers, who will encourage you to learn by doing.
- Have access to up-to-date technology used in the modern workplace, including advanced Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing.
- Learn to solve large global challenges and local issues like small-scale flood management, boosting your problem-solving skills.
- Embark on exhilarating field trips and dive into real-world opportunities as you collaborate with top employers, to grow your network and gain invaluable hands-on experience!
- Global Challenges
- Geographical Techniques
- People and Place
- Environment and Resources
- The Earth System
- Ecological Knowledge, Interactions and Change
- Research Design
- Valuing the Environment
- Environmental Change: Past Present Future
- Geographical Information Systems
- The Catchment: Summit to Sea (Optional)
- Culture, Identity and Place (Optional)
- Rural Economy and Society (Optional)
- Habitats and Ecosystems (Optional)
- Dissertation
- Researching Environmental Change: Field-course
- Science and Politics of Climate Change
- Creative Cultural Geographies (Optional)
- Upland Resource Management (Optional)
- Cold Environments (Optional)
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Optional)
- Aquatic and Catchment Resource Management (Optional)
- Contemporary Global Conservation (Optional)
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:
- F810
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Ambleside
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 22 credits M: 24 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBC - AABB
T Level - M
GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C/4
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £13250 | 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 Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Clearing contact details
Clearing Call Centre
08081 787 373
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUniversity of Cumbria
0845 606 1144