Geography BA/BSc
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - BA/BSc

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Chester

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - BA/BSc

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Chester

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Examine the human and physical processes that have shaped todays world, both inside and outside of the lecture theatre.Course overviewGeographers at Chester are as likely to be analysing earth surface materials or studying cultural interpretations of landscape, as to be using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to map the carbon footprint of a rural community. This ensures that you will have the opportunity to develop the skills required by employers.Why study this course with us?Our ...Read more

Examine the human and physical processes that have shaped today's world, both inside and outside of the lecture theatre.

Course overview

Geographers at Chester are as likely to be analysing earth surface materials or studying cultural interpretations of landscape, as to be using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to map the carbon footprint of a rural community. This ensures that you will have the opportunity to develop the skills required by employers.

Why study this course with us?

Our distinct and contemporary course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and focuses on the pressing environmental issues facing today's societies. The flexibility of the course allows specialism in a range of human and physical geography sub-disciplines, or to study a balanced mixture. Opportunities for overseas fieldwork will provide you with a greater understanding of places, whilst specialist training in GIS, laboratory analytical and social survey methods will facilitate enquiry into environmental processes, spatial patterns and societal issues. You will graduate with a wide range of employment-related skills and knowledge, having had the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in a full-time placement.

Teaching methods

You will learn through lectures, workshop practicals, seminars, tutorials, group projects, fieldwork, laboratory work and online digital resources – as well as through one-to-one work with tutors in the case of dissertations and individual project work.

Assessment

The majority of assessment is through continuous coursework assignments, complemented by some end-of-module examinations. The Department engages in a wide variety of innovative coursework assignments, including podcasting, oral presentations/posters, briefing papers, consultancy reports and essays.

Job prospects

The knowledge, skills and understanding you will gain during the course will allow you to pursue a wide range of careers. Our graduates work in professions across a range of sectors, including environmental management, consultancy, teaching, town planning, renewable energy, sustainability, flood risk management and surveying. Some of our graduates continue their studies and go on to gain PhDs, masters degrees and professional qualifications.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Physical Geographical Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
C
Claire
20 Nov 24

Great welcome for first year students with lots of support from the friendly and professional staff. The only thing that lets the university down is the lack of parking..Read more

M
Martha
21 Oct 24

You feel very much cared for as an individual rather than a number, and they pay a lot of attention to your own personal academic growth. They offer great opportunities for work...Read more

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Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

28 points

BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM

Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
98%
Biology
20%
History
17%
Psychology
14%
Mathematics
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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Latest reviews

Latest Geography reviews

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C
Claire
20 Nov 24
Geography BA/BSc
Great welcome for first year students with lots of support from the friendly and professional staff. The only thing that lets the university down is the lack of parking...
Read more
M
Martha
21 Oct 24
Geography BA/BSc
You feel very much cared for as an individual rather than a number, and they pay a lot of attention to your own personal academic growth. They offer great opportunities for work....
Read more
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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