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Physical Geography/Mathematics

Aberystwyth University

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Aberystwyth University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site (Aberystwyth)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This scheme is 50% Physical Geography and 50% Mathematics. The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University is one of the oldest and most well-respected departments of its kind in Britain. We are recognised as an elite place to study.As a Physical Geography student, you have the opportunity to study: environmental change, glaciology, fluvial processes, Earth resources, GIS and remote sensing, biogeography, and sustainability. Field trips are aplenty throughout your degree. Recent destinations include New Zealand, Crete and Ireland. Laboratory and computer practicals are also at the heart of our teaching, providing you with a range of opportunities to develop your subject-specific and transferable skills.In Mathematics you will start by studying core modules in algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis, with optional modules available in probability, statistics, and differential equations. As you progress, you will be able to choose from a wide range of mathematics and statistics modules to suit your own interests. Our friendly and approachable staff are experts in their field, and the department has an enviable record of high student satisfaction and student employability. Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since the foundation of the university in 1872, making it the oldest Mathematics department in Wales. Building on our heritage we have continued to innovate, ensuring that we provide you with the best degree you can possibly obtain while living in one of the most beautiful places in the country.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,875per year

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University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Penglais Campus CN, Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

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Aberystwyth’s exceptional teaching, incredible location and welcoming community attract students from over 100 countries.
The university has a dedicated International Student Adviser who offers professional, specialised and regulated advice on study visas and graduate visas.
Aberystwyth offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including an International Accommodation Award to support international students in their first year.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    37th out of 70 11

    42nd out of 65 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    105 51%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    39th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.30 82%

    12th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    117 50%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    55th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.42 85%

    2nd

    1

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