Skip navigation
Geography with Global Development with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Now, more than ever, there’s a need for geographers with a truly global perspective. Global geography is essential for understanding major challenges such as social injustice, climate change, food security, and wellbeing. Our BA in Geography and Global Development with a Foundation Year equips you with the skills to think globally and work towards a just and sustainable future. You’ll begin with a foundation year designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for success. You’ll have the opportunity to explore new areas of study in a supportive learning environment, with higher levels of individual support. Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you’ll be ideally placed to progress to year one of the full degree programme. During your foundation year, we’ll work with you to help you make the best decisions for your developing interests and career goals. At the end of the foundation year, you’ll continue with the BA Geography with Global Development degree or choose another degree pathway within the School of Global Development. You’ll also have the option to transfer to the BA Geography in the School of Environmental Sciences. By studying with us, you’ll join our close-knit academic community of experts from across multiple disciplines within the School of Global Development. As such, you’ll benefit from a truly vibrant academic environment, learning from researchers who are making a real difference in the world. Our research in Global Development and Economics is ranked 1st in the UK (THE REF 2021), and you’ll benefit from our connections and expertise in countries as diverse as Uganda, India, and Chile. With the knowledge and experience you’ll gain on your degree, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue a variety of rewarding careers in development and beyond. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
8FLL
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 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

Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Geography with Global Development with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS