Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons)
University of Leicester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 - 4 Years

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

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This degree is for you if you have a broad interest in Earth Science and the environment, and you want to study at the boundary of physical geography and geology. This course provides guides you through the functioning of planet Earth, from the distant past to the present. In this degree, carefully selected complementary modules from Physical Geography and Geology are structured to provide students with an understanding of Earth System functioning across a range of space-time scales. This ...Read more

This degree is for you if you have a broad interest in Earth Science and the environment, and you want to study at the boundary of physical geography and geology. This course provides guides you through the functioning of planet Earth, from the distant past to the present. In this degree, carefully selected complementary modules from Physical Geography and Geology are structured to provide students with an understanding of Earth System functioning across a range of space-time scales. This includes knowledge of modern landscape processes, how insights from the modern world allow us to interpret the rock record (and vice-versa), and how the fossil record allows us to understand the patterns of life on Earth today. You will also investigate key contemporary processes and the challenges facing society today by studying topics like climate change, desertification, pollution and water quality. Studying both the past and present will enable you to reflect upon and tackle many of the environmental challenges facing the planet.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

AS:

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

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

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

preferably including at least two from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

Access course should be in a relevant science subject. 45 Level 3 credits with 30 Distinctions required. Must include Level 3 credits in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.

Accepted alongside 2 science subjects at A-Level.

Must be in principle subjects. Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL if 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.

Including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics or Physics.

Accepted alongside other qualifications. Must be in a relevant science subject.

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

Must be in a science related subject. Please contact School regarding eligibility.

In Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)

Accepted alongside 2 A-Levels in science subjects.

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University of Leicester
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