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Geography with a Language
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Geography embraces the study of human societies and their environment, and is one of the few subjects in which human and physical aspects of the environment are integrated. Our flexible degree programme enables students to gain an understanding of the major global, regional and local processes that shape our world and the challenges we will face in the future.
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- F8RX
- Institution code:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Including French or Spanish and normally Geography.
Applicants not offering A-level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at A-level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk).
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
Higher French or Spanish and Higher Level Geography required.
Applicants not offering Advanced/Higher Level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at Advanced/Higher Level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk).
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB
Advanced Higher French or Spanish and Advanced/Higher Level Geography required.
Applicants not offering Advanced/Higher Level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at Advanced/Higher Level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk).
Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include French or Spanish and normally Geography.
Applicants not offering Higher Level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at Higher Level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk).
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Including Higher Level grade H3 in French or Spanish and normally Geography.
Applicants not offering Higher Level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at Higher Level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk).
If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in English and Mathematics.
GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better.
Scottish National 5 Mathematics at grade C or better.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 3 other human geography courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- BCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
| EU | £25300 | Year 1 |
| International | £25300 | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fees quoted above for NI and ROI are the 2024/25 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
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