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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Join a University ranked first in the UK for 'Geography and environmental studies' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for 'Geography and Environmental Science', Complete University Guide 2024).In year one you will receive an overview of physical and human geography and develop a range of geographical and scientific skills. The remaining years are organised around specialist units from physical and/or human geography.Physical geography units cover a wide-ranging exploration of Earth's dynamic processes, emphasising a multidisciplinary approach to studying the natural environment. You will delve into topics such as climate change, glaciology, and hydrology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected and societally-relevant systems shaping our planet.Human geography units provide in-depth study of cultural, economic and social geography, emphasising the importance of theory and methods for analysing contemporary geographical problems and policies. Topics range from economic development and global politics to inequalities of health and contemporary social theory.You will also develop skills in the use of specialised computer software, statistics and data collection in the field. Field trips and practical work are key components of the course. There are UK residential trips in year one and in year two there is typically an overseas field trip.The skills that you acquire throughout your studies will be applied in a self-directed dissertation project in year three.Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB - AAAAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB - AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 36 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Standard offer: AAA in any subjects, or AAB in three specified subjects.Contextual offer: ABB in any subjects, or BBB in three specified subjects.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Advanced Higher: AA, and Standard Higher: AAAAB, or Advanced Higher: AB in two specified subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB.
Advanced Higher: AA, and Standard Higher: AAAAB, or Advanced Higher: AB in two specified subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB.
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Humanities or Social Sciences (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, or 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including three specified subjects.Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, or 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including three specified subjects.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£30,400 per year
Students from EU
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£30,400 per year
Students from International
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