Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary
- Develop your practical skills through fieldwork in the outdoors.
- Gain knowledge in all key areas of geography or specialise in your areas of interest.
- Apply your knowledge to real-world problems and issues using geographical ideas, skills and techniques.
- Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
- fieldwork
- work placements
- laboratory classes
- IT sessions
- lectures and seminars
- tutorials and workshops
- field trips
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Approaches To Human Geography Climate Change And Sustainability For Geographers Planet Earth Professional Geographer Year 2 Compulsory modules Fieldwork For Global Challenges Geographical Research And Practice Geographies For A Just Future Elective modules Contemporary Debates In Human Geography Environmental Pollution Year 3 Compulsory modules Placement Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation, Employability, And Communication Elective modules Creating Sustainable Cities Development And The Global South Geographies Of Everyday Life Glaciology Living With Hazard And Risk Nature And Society
Assessment method
Coursework
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Water and Environmental Management, Chartered Institution of
- Royal Geographical Society
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
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 - 112 - 120 points
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Geography-and-environment/BSc-Honours-Geography/Full-time/
Additional entry requirements
Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. |
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Geography-and-environment/BSc-Honours-Geography/Full-time/
Student Outcomes
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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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16655 | Year 1 |
International | £16655 | 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
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB