Human Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) - BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Aberystwyth Universitys Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is one of the most established and experienced departments of its kind. Aberystwyth University offers you the unique opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe and at the same time enhance your employability with our integrated year in industry programme.Set on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and ...Read more

Aberystwyth University's Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is one of the most established and experienced departments of its kind. Aberystwyth University offers you the unique opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe and at the same time enhance your employability with our integrated year in industry programme.Set on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is uniquely placed to make the most of the stunning landscapes that surround it, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities. This degree accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) will equip you with the academic and enhanced employability skills.

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WUSCA ranking:
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67/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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Adam
27 Jan 25

Some of the facilities are outdated and don’t have sockets which can make back to back double lessons awkward. Scheduling is also an issue. I have a 9-1pm no breaks and..Read more

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Gwynn
27 Jan 25

It's a very friendly environment, but budget cuts make the institution feel more and more hostile towards..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB - CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - MMM Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 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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£18,170 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,170 per year

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Students from International

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£18170 Per year

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Adam
27 Jan 25
Human Geography - BA (Hons)
Some of the facilities are outdated and don’t have sockets which can make back to back double lessons awkward. Scheduling is also an issue. I have a 9-1pm no breaks and...
Read more
G
Gwynn
27 Jan 25
Human Geography - BA (Hons)
It's a very friendly environment, but budget cuts make the institution feel more and more hostile towards...
Read more
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

Aberystwyth University offers an excellent university experience and is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK....

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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