Geography - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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Our three-year BA Geography degree is suitable for students with more of an interest in human geography. You will cover geographical themes including global environmental change and the human impact, urban modelling, creative geographies and migration.Geography at Swansea University attracts students from across the world. We are based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay.A flexibly structured degree path which can be customised with a mixture of human and physical ...Read more

Our three-year BA Geography degree is suitable for students with more of an interest in human geography. You will cover geographical themes including global environmental change and the human impact, urban modelling, creative geographies and migration.Geography at Swansea University attracts students from across the world. We are based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay.A flexibly structured degree path which can be customised with a mixture of human and physical geography modules. Students will have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.At Swansea we place a strong emphasis on fieldwork. Our field-courses take students to areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Gower Peninsula, and to locations across the world such as Borneo, The Indian Himalayas and MallorcaOur graduates have become Catchment Scientists, Ecologists, Geographical Data Processors, Surveyors, Housing Officers, Meteorologists, Journalists, Government Advisors and Lecturers.

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CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
23rd
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
What students say
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Josh
07 Feb 26

The University has good quality teaching and learning material from lectures. The location of both campuses is great as there are many accessible facilities and strong travel..Read more

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Ioan
27 Jan 26

Friendly staff, close community, lots of nature and a calm environment with plenty to..Read more

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A level

A level:

ABB - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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

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£9,535 per year

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£21,000 per year

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£22,100 per year

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Latest Geography reviews

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J
Josh
07 Feb 26
Geography
The University has good quality teaching and learning material from lectures. The location of both campuses is great as there are many accessible facilities and strong travel...
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I
Ioan
27 Jan 26
Human Geography - BA (Hons)
Friendly staff, close community, lots of nature and a calm environment with plenty to...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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