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

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**Geographers are working to understand our changing world and how to build healthier environments for sustainable futures. Combining their knowledge of our planets evolving physical and social environments, they help shape the world around us.**Our Geography BSc(Hons) examines crucial contemporary issues. You’ll learn about earth systems and processes, conservation and biodiversity, and environmental and societal changes at local, national and global scales.You’ll develop practical, ...Read more


Geographers are working to understand our changing world and how to build healthier environments for sustainable futures. Combining their knowledge of our planet's evolving physical and social environments, they help shape the world around us.

Our Geography BSc(Hons) examines crucial contemporary issues. You’ll learn about earth systems and processes, conservation and biodiversity, and environmental and societal changes at local, national and global scales.You’ll develop practical, career-focused skills through classroom, laboratory and field-based learning. The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).


Top reasons to choose this course

- Professional accreditation from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)- Learn field skills on frequent day trips and residential field trips.- Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily (go to the fees and costs section for more info).- Work experience throughout the course including the option of a placement year.- Option to specialise in sustainability and climate change, geomorphology and landscape change, and social and political geography.- Build professional skills in geospatial data analysis, environmental impact assessment and planning.- Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Purdey
28 Feb 24

The student union is good at creating free events for people to try new things and meet new people. The library is spacious and has plenty of work space. The variety of cafes is..Read more

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Izah
12 Feb 24

Great..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall to include at least 45 credits at Level 3, 24 at merit.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

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Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

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

Geography
83%
Biology
25%
Geology
16%
Mathematics
15%
Psychology
15%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. 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 Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. 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 Wales

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

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

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

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.

£13,842 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 EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13,842 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13842 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Geography reviews

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P
Purdey
28 Feb 24
Geography BSc (Hons)
The student union is good at creating free events for people to try new things and meet new people. The library is spacious and has plenty of work space. The variety of cafes is...
Read more
I
Izah
12 Feb 24
Geography BSc (Hons)
Great...
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4 stars
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a world-renowned higher education institution that offers students an outstanding undergraduate...

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University of Brighton
Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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