Course contact details
UG SEED 2025
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University of Manchester
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Manchester
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Geography
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
BA Geography allows you to study the interaction between people and their environment, exploring the diverse cultural, economic, urban, and political dimensions of current global challenges.
We’ve been teaching Geography for more than 130 years. Our wide-ranging program reflects the diverse, international research expertise of our academic staff. You will have the flexibility to study both Human and Physical Geography throughout your degree and specialize as you wish, creating the best degree to suit you.
In first year, you’ll get a solid grounding in different areas of Human and Physical Geography. This year gives you the foundations for the rest of your degree and a flavor of the sorts of Geographies we do. You can also choose a ‘free choice’ from other courses across the University to maintain an even broader degree.
In second year, you’ll develop more research and employability skills, with a wide range of module options and targeted training. Now you can specialize in just Human Geography or maintain a balance across Human and Physical Geography. You will also undertake your residential field trip and start planning your independent dissertation.
In final year, you’ll specialize in advanced, cutting-edge courses closely aligned to our research expertise, again in just Human Geography or across Human Geography too. Recent examples in Human Geography have focused on Energy and Society, Migration and Conflict, Wildlife in the Anthropocene, Digital Technology and the City, Governing Urban Transformation, Health Geographies, the Labor of Globalization, and Understanding GIS. You will undertake and work on your dissertation with your dedicated adviser and prepare for your next steps in work or further study.
There is also the opportunity to apply competitively to transfer onto a four-year Geography course ‘with Professional Placement' or ‘with International study’ between first and second year.
Support
You get lots of help along the way from our academic staff. You’ll have a personal tutor throughout your degree to offer regular guidance and support, and an additional expert dissertation adviser in the second half of your degree to assist you in designing and undertaking an original, independent research dissertation. There is also lots of skills training embedded throughout the degree to give you the geographic tools you need for your degree and beyond.
We pride ourselves on being a close-knit department of students and staff, including the Manchester University Geographical Society (MUGS), a society run by Geography students for Geography Students.
Fieldwork
Fieldwork is a highlight of the degree for many of our students and all field trips are included within your tuition fees, giving everyone the opportunity to develop observation and analysis skills in new environments.
Our pre-course trip to Keswick in the Lake District is a long-running Manchester Geography tradition. The trip takes place over three days in the week before Welcome Week in September. It’s a valuable opportunity to make new friends on your course, get to know your new academic staff, and learn some geographic techniques in the field.
You will also go on one of our second-year, week-long residential field trips abroad, currently to the Pyrenees, Morocco, Crete, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, or Prague. We also run lots of local one-day field visits throughout the degree.
Modules
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21 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:
- M20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- M20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAB
AAB
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A-levels are normally expected to offer three full A-levels. If you’re taking more than three A-levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A-levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Typical Contextual Offer: BBB
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A-levels are normally expected to offer three full A-levels. If you’re taking more than three A-levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A-levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A-levels are normally expected to offer three full A-levels. If you’re taking more than three A-levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A-levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
Typical Contextual Offer: BBB
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive.
Applicants taking A-levels are normally expected to offer three full A-levels. If you’re taking more than three A-levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A-levels.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
T Level
We consider applicants taking T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. Candidates are expected to achieve Distinction plus Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers ABB
or
Two Advanced Highers AB , plus additional Highers BB
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Three Advanced Highers ABB
or
Two Advanced Highers AB , plus additional Highers BB
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.
The specific course requirements are a minimum of 39 credits at Distinction level, with all others at Merit grade. You must have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
The specific course requirements are a minimum of 39 credits at Distinction level, with all others at Merit grade. You must have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers ABB
or
Two Advanced Highers AB , plus additional Highers BB
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Three Advanced Highers ABB
or
Two Advanced Highers AB , plus additional Highers BB
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD, plus an A-level at grade B.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD, plus an A-level at grade B.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer. For this course it would be ABB plus the Extended Project at Grade A.
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD, plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade B.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD, plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 35
35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023)
The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.
For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.
For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D, plus two A-levels at grades AB.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D, plus two A-levels at grades AB.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaDD
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD, plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-level at grades AB.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD, plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-level at grades AB.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D, plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels at grades AB.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D, plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels at grades AB.
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve AAB and an EAP score of B with B in writing and speaking and C in reading and listening.
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAB and an EAP requirements score of B with B in writing and speaking and C in reading and listening.
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in writing and no other sub-section below 6.0. |
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either: GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade C/4; or IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in writing and no other sub-section below 6.0; or An acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification. If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the UCAE page. The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level) to be granted a Student Route visa (previously known as a Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level.https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
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 operate contextual admissions meaning many applicants receive an offer and are admitted at least one grade below standard entry requirements. Entry requirements for applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria are listed next to the standard entry requirements on course profiles.
Contextual admissions means we consider your application in context helping us to ensure everyone has a fair chance of getting into Manchester. The data we use is automatically provided on your UCAS form.
International entry requirements
The University welcomes applications from appropriately qualified candidates across the world. We value global talent and are proud to receive applications from a wide range of educational systems and national backgrounds.
Because international qualifications vary widely, it is not possible for us to list entry information for every country on this page. If your country is not listed below, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/contact-international-team/ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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 for 2027 are yet to be confirmed.
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