Geography (Foundation) (1+3) BSc (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Interested in studying for a BSc (Hons) Geography degree, but feel that you lack the appropriate science background or have a non-standard academic background? Then here is a programme that’s been designed for you. Your Foundation Year is spent at Carmel College, after which studies transfer to the main University site. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement that are moderated by University staff.This programme is available with a Year in China. The Year ...Read more

Interested in studying for a BSc (Hons) Geography degree, but feel that you lack the appropriate science background or have a non-standard academic background? Then here is a programme that’s been designed for you. Your Foundation Year is spent at Carmel College, after which studies transfer to the main University site. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement that are moderated by University staff.This programme is available with a Year in China. The Year in China allows undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China please put the option code YC in the Further Choices section of your UCAS application form.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
14 Jan 25

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08 Oct 24

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CDD - CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 - 28 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C Grades / Points required

CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.

CCC-CDD in Advanced Highers depending on subjects studied. Combinations of Advanced Highers/Highers or just Highers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.

27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.

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

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.

Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.

Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

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

Geography
83%
Biology
36%
Mathematics
34%
Geology
26%
Chemistry
23%
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Latest Geography reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
14 Jan 25
Geography BA (Hons)
I’ve really enjoyed my time at Liv uni and on my course especially...
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The Foundation Building Brownlow Hill Liverpool L69 7ZX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Liverpool Lime Street  0.2 miles away
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