Geography BSc (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Edinburgh Campus

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Start date

09-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OverviewStudying geography at Heriot-Watt covers human geography, physical geography, social policy, economics and modern studies. It combines theory and practical work drawn from these main subject areas to create an inherently interesting and broadly defined university degree.Our Geography BSc focuses on physical geography, studying the processes that shape the natural environment including hydrology, geology and geomorphology. You will develop field work skills in surveying, mapping and site ...Read more

Overview

Studying geography at Heriot-Watt covers human geography, physical geography, social policy, economics and modern studies. It combines theory and practical work drawn from these main subject areas to create an inherently interesting and broadly defined university degree.

Our Geography BSc focuses on physical geography, studying the processes that shape the natural environment including hydrology, geology and geomorphology. You will develop field work skills in surveying, mapping and site assessment with field work and site visits as a key strand in your learning. We are ranked 9th in the UK for Town and Country Planning and Landscape Design in the Complete University Guide 2022.

You will develop important research skills through core modules in statistics, data analysis and research methods which you will apply to your final year research dissertation. Throughout your degree cross-disciplinary and problem-based working helps students acquire the skills needed to work in multi-disciplinary teams and solve real-world problems.

Highlights

You can participate in residential field trips in years 1, 2 and 3 – visiting locations in Scotland, the UK and beyond, plus shorter one-day trips and site visits. These trips provide important opportunities to deepen practical skills in field survey, site observation, data collection and analysis.

You can experience links to practice and industry – hearing from visiting speakers and professionals working as chartered geographers, surveyors and planners.

In year 3, all students are given the opportunity for mentoring by a practitioner, someone working in industry who can discuss career choices, graduate job opportunities and professional membership routes.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
67/81
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
44th
Planning (Urban, Rural and Regional)
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 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
What students say
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Laurie
11 Jan 24

Campus has a lot of greenery/scenic areas which is good to hang out/walk around between/after classes Good sports and student union which brings together people who share similar..Read more

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Elise
30 Nov 23

the student life and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BB Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

For entry to Year 2: ABB

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plus Highers AABB for entry to Year 2.

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points is required.

in a relevant subject for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant subject.

HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1.For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit.

For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject with BB in graded units.For Year 3 entry: HND in relevant subject with AB in graded units.

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 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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£19,744 per year

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Students from EU

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

£19,744 per year

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Students from International

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Latest Geography reviews

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L
Laurie
11 Jan 24
Geography BSc (Hons)
Campus has a lot of greenery/scenic areas which is good to hang out/walk around between/after classes Good sports and student union which brings together people who share similar...
Read more
E
Elise
30 Nov 23
Geography BSc (Hons)
the student life and...
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Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

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