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

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Lincoln (Main Site)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Lincoln (Main Site)

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The BA (Hons) Geography Degree at Lincoln explores social science perspectives on issues of sustainability from local to global scales. It encourages students to develop the analytical, critical and collaborative skills needed to work across broad interdisciplinary issues. Geography is an integrative subject that aims to provide the intellectual tools necessary to understand the relationship between human society and its environment, and the issues that challenge our future. This course is ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Geography Degree at Lincoln explores social science perspectives on issues of sustainability from local to global scales. It encourages students to develop the analytical, critical and collaborative skills needed to work across broad interdisciplinary issues. Geography is an integrative subject that aims to provide the intellectual tools necessary to understand the relationship between human society and its environment, and the issues that challenge our future. This course is designed to develop subject understanding and geographical skills progressively in the context of real-world problems, enabling students to apply their learning to contemporary global challenges. With Lincoln’s unique focus on the ‘safety and health of the inhabited Earth’, our mission is to deliver a degree that is relevant to the global, environmental and societal challenges for the 21st century. Our academics are experienced researchers investigating key and emerging issues in global development across a spectrum of human geography, in collaboration with academics in other disciplines, including physical geography. Students will engage in research and project work that builds on the expertise of staff.

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WUSCA ranking:
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3/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
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Anastasia
17 Nov 23

The university has plenty of different buildings with different vibes and aesthetics which is nice as it switches things up. Some buildings have cafes or food places and there is..Read more

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Kristian
14 Feb 23

Location, location, staff are good but establishment are gaslighting capitalists...Read more

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include a B in A Level Geography or related subject. History, English, Economics, Environmental Science, Sociology, a modern Language, Psychology, Mathematics or Biology accepted.

104 UCAS Tariff points to include 40 points in an Advanced Higher in a Geography or related subject. History, English, Economics, Sociology, a modern Language, Mathematics or Biology are accepted.A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.To include 40 UCAS Tariff Points in A Level Geography or related subject or equivalent qualification. History, English, Economics, Environmental Science, Sociology, a modern Language, Psychology, Mathematics or Biology accepted.

45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points, including 40 points from 15 credits in Geography or related subject from the fields of History, Philosophy, Theology, Languages, Literature, Culture or Social Sciences.

To include Higher Level 5 in Geography or related subject: (from the fields of the Arts, studies in Language and Literature or Individuals and Societies)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Geography or related subjects. Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical Science are accepted.

T Level in Science, Agriculture, Land Management and Production are accepted.

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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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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,900 per year

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Students from International

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£17900 Per year

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17 Nov 23
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14 Feb 23
Geography BA (Hons)
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University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln , Lincoln

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Nearest train station: Lincoln Central  0.3 miles away

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