On this BA Geography degree, you’ll gain a highly transferable set of skills and an understanding of the complexities of our world. You’ll learn how economic, social, and cultural processes affect health and wellbeing. You’ll study human-environment relations and the market-economy. Using tools such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) you’ll explore the similarities, differences and challenges of people living across our inter-connected planet. You’ll be able to adapt your degree programme to fit your interests and academic passions after successful completion of year one.
You’ll travel to a location such as Amsterdam for your year two compulsory overseas field course (included in course fees). This field trip is an important milestone in developing your skills as a researcher, giving you the opportunity to undertake human geographical research in international cities. Further optional overseas field courses allow you to hone these skills in the diverse and unique environments that European and South East Asian locations offer.
Your future employability is a key priority throughout your studies and all University of Southampton geography programmes are accredited by the Royal Geographical Society. Southampton graduates work in a range of careers including public policy, teaching, environmental consultancy, financial services, retail, marketing, town-planning, GIS-related and government advisory roles.
Geography at Southampton is ranked 5th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide, 2022.
Subject to revalidation.
Course Details - Modules
Field work is an important element of your degree and you will have the option to participate in projects in each year of study.
You will also complete core modules (listed below) and choose additional optional modules each year.
Year One:
Field work,
Non-residential one-week field course, looking at both human and physical geography topics.
Core Modules:
A global world,
Curiosity, Creativity and Communication,
Dangerous world,
Dynamic Landscapes,
Society, Culture and Space,
The Earth System
Year Two:
Field Work,
One-week overseas field trip (compulsory and covered by your fees) previous trips have been to Amsterdam.
Core Modules:
Introductory GIS systems,
Remote sensing for Earth Observation,
Practicing Human Geographical Research,
Researching Human Geography.
Year Three:
Field work,
Optional field trips further afield. Previous trips have been to Berlin and Cambodia.
Core Modules
Geography Research Project
The full list of modules is available on the website course page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/geography-degree-bsc#modules.
Course Details – Assessment Method
The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials and coursework.
We’ll assess you using: developing websites, essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations and written and practical exams.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L700
Institution code:
S27
Campus Name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
AAB if no preferred subjects* are included
ABB if one or more preferred subjects* are included
*Geography, Biology, Maths, Psychology, English Literature, Economics, History, Chemistry, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, Politics, Business, Art.
A Pass in science practical is required where relevant science A Levels are taken.
General Studies is excluded for entry.
Contextual Offer:
We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme
Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows:
ABB if no preferred subjects
BBB if one or more preferred subjects* are included
*Geography, Biology, Maths, Psychology, English Literature, Economics, History, Chemistry, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, Politics, Business, Art.
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).
Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Plus one A Level at grade A
Typical Offer: 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
plus two A Levels at grades AA
Plus one A Level at grade A
A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of one grade below the typical A Level offer.
Typical offer : Pass with an overall minimum score of 34 points to include a minimum of 17 points at a higher level
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered.
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.
Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
plus two A Levels at grades AA
AA from two A levels and Grade B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Typical offer : D3 D3 M2
Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer , where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
GCSE :Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C).
English Language Proficiency For International Students : All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore , all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English Language proficiency. For more information on approved and acceptable tests please refer to the main University website.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
with no component below 5.5
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
International
21580.0
Year 1
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that the Fees shown are those charged for entry in September 2020. Fees for entry in September 2021 will be available at the end of August 2020. Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
Highfield
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Southampton
SO17 1BJ
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