Computer Science/Physical Geography | Aberystwyth University

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Course summary

This scheme is 50% Physical Geography and 50% Computer Science. As a Physical Geography student, you have the opportunity to study: environmental change, glaciology, fluvial processes, Earth resources, GIS & 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.

By adding 50% Computer Science to your degree, you will also learn the fundamentals of computer science, and the very latest technology innovations. Core computing coverage includes programming, computer infrastructure, software engineering, scientific Python and agile methodologies. Computer science staff are working at the frontiers of their disciplines and many have significant experience in the industry, often working in co-operation with major international companies.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: FG84
Institution code:: A40

Open days

Aberystwyth University Open Day - July 4 2026
4 Jul 2026, 08:00
Aberystwyth

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This course and 13 other computer science courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

100% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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Aberystwyth University offers a valuable package of scholarships and bursaries to support students. Our long-established Entrance Examination competition means you could get up to £2,000 a year towards your living and study costs. You can combine that with any or all of our other awards, to make your financial package more valuable. Our awards include Sport and Music Scholarships, Bursaries for Care Leavers/Young Carers/Estranged Students and a range of department specific awards. Please visit our website for full details.