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University degree

Geography

University of Northumbria at Newcastle · Newcastle
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Are you interested in human impact on the world? Want to understand how and why the world is changing? If you would like to take your interest in human geography to degree level, BA Geography is for you.

If you’d like to receive the latest updates from Northumbria about our courses, events, finance & funding then enter your details below. This Geography course will teach you to understand the economic, cultural, social and political processes that influence key contemporary issues. The start of the course incorporates a broader understanding of geography, with a specific focus on human geography for the remainder of your course.

As you progress through the course, you can choose modules specific to your own interests and career aspirations, and you will be taught by our team of leading academics who boast a range of interlinked specialisms. In addition to annual field trips in the UK and Europe, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, study abroad or a combination of both to further your skills and understanding.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts50%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
access5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
85%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£25,000
3 years on
£30,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching95%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support90%
Well organised100%
Learning resources97%
Student community88%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Northumbria at Newcastle's own site.
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