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Geography BA

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Our Geography BA offers you flexibility and choice by allowing you to study modules in both physical and human geography. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to follow your interests through a wide range of optional modules covering subjects such as political geography, health geographies, global climate change and globalisation.

During your studies, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience practical, hands-on geography in real-world settings. Our field trips take learning beyond the lecture hall, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge through immersive, on-the-ground fieldwork. In previous years, our trips have included visits to Italy, the Lake District and Mexico.

Your future is at the heart of what we do. Through employability-focused modules, networking events and expert guest lectures, you’ll have the support to find the right career for you. Our past students have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including environmental roles, consultancy, teaching, sales, advertising and marketing, for organisations such as Amazon, the Civil Service, AECOM, Ocado and Aon (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/social-sciences/shaping-a-successful-career-in-geography.html).

The School of Geography is a leading centre for geographical research and training. You’ll have access to a range of facilities, including dedicated laboratories, a computer room and a map library – all located within the geography building (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/geography/about/facilities.aspx). Based on the beautiful, 300-acre University Park (our largest, Green Flag award-winning campus), you’ll also be close to central libraries and the Portland Building for the Students’ Union.

Broaden your experience by spending a year on placement in industry or applying to study abroad in countries including Canada, Sweden and the USA. This not only helps you gain independence, resilience and global experience, but will also help your CV stand out after graduation.

Why choose this course?

  • Get hands-on experience with UK and overseas field trips (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/social-sciences/expand-your-horizons-with-field-trips-at-the-school-of-geography.html) – plus our placements and internships programme.

  • Be taught by world-leading experts in their field.

  • Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Canada, Europe and the USA.

Proven results

  • We’re ranked top 15 for geography in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

  • 90% of geography graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both three years after graduation (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, geography, earth and environmental studies category, published in 2025).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Geography-BA-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Geography-BA-Hons.html

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Royal Geographical Society

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L700
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Science/Social Science subjects preferred. Applications may be assessed on an individual basis.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English and Mathematics grade C/4

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Accepted when combined with Higher grades AABBB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Accepted along with A level grade A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

We will also consider 3 IB Higher Level Certificates with grades of 6,6,5.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A

Only accepted alongside A-Level grades AB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Accepted along with A level grades AB.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
    https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7(no less than 6.0 in each element). As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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