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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
09-SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full time
09-SEP-24
4 Years
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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.
Exam type
A levelA 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
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£19,744 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£19,744 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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