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Physical Geography

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Dealing with diverse topics ranging from the top of the earth’s atmosphere to the ocean floor, our BSc Physical Geography degree is a specialised course that focuses solely on the physical sciences and how they apply to our surroundings. Throughout this course you will learn how to map, monitor and understand the physical world by undertaking regular day and residential field trips within the UK and Europe. You will also have the option to complete a semester-based or year-long work placement, allowing you to put all of your recently acquired skills into practise.This course will prepare you for a broad range of careers as employers appreciate the transferable analytics, communication and presentation skills acquired by our students. Our graduates are renowned for having awareness of ethical considerations and display the attitudes and skills to engage and work constructively and sensitively in multi-cultural environments and teams. Graduates will have the necessary skills to pursue a career in a range of specialist roles in organisations such as national parks, local Government, and water and energy companies. Many Physical Geography graduates also choose to work in environmental consultancy or policy, teaching or graduate training schemes. The Physical Geography degree has been specifically designed to prepare you for graduate jobs or postgraduate study, providing excellent graduates for employers (UNN KPI4).

Tuition fees

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£ 18,250per year

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UCAS Points : 112

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    29th out of 72 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    128 61%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    33rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    9th

    1

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