Geography BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Pack your bags and discover how human societies, cultures and behaviours are shaping the planet on our geography degree (BA). By specialising in human geography, you’ll explore the socio-economic, cultural, political and environmental issues facing today’s world.Examine the reciprocal relationships between human societies, cultures, behaviours, and the environment on this Human Geography degree. Exciting UK and international fieldwork opportunities will broaden your geographical knowledge of ...Read more

Pack your bags and discover how human societies, cultures and behaviours are shaping the planet on our geography degree (BA). By specialising in human geography, you’ll explore the socio-economic, cultural, political and environmental issues facing today’s world.Examine the reciprocal relationships between human societies, cultures, behaviours, and the environment on this Human Geography degree. Exciting UK and international fieldwork opportunities will broaden your geographical knowledge of the Earth’s human and physical environments, landscapes and processes.Using the latest industry technology on our geography course, you’ll gain experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. And develop your understanding of the human factors – social, economic, political and cultural – that influence life on our planet.Specialising in Human Geography will help you understand the societal and environmental challenges facing the world. You’ll complete theoretical and practical investigations, and learn about Earth’s changing human geography to better understand key global issues. You can also tailor your geography degree to your interests, with the opportunity to select subject-specific and complementary modules.We’ll help you to prepare for life after Edge Hill. Take part in specialised careers and employability activities across your three years to help you discover what to do next.We also have a Geography BSc degree for students interested in the physical aspects of our world and environment. You'll have options to study modules from this course during your BA degree.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
54/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
61st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
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
£18,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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James
08 Feb 24

I think it is great all the facilities are located on the same campus it makes things..Read more

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Ciaran
08 Feb 24

Some of the best aspects of the uni are the campus itself, the lakes, buildings, it’s all really nice. The facilities are great, especially the hub but so are most of the course..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

To include Geography, Environmental Science or a related subject.GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above or Level 2 Adult Numeracy (or equivalent) is also required.

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

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

Geography
92%
Geology
28%
Biology
22%
Psychology
13%
History
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

Latest Geography reviews

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J
James
08 Feb 24
Geography BA (Hons)
I think it is great all the facilities are located on the same campus it makes things...
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C
Ciaran
08 Feb 24
Geography with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Some of the best aspects of the uni are the campus itself, the lakes, buildings, it’s all really nice. The facilities are great, especially the hub but so are most of the course...
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys, creating access to knowledge...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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