Join a university ranked first in the UK for 'Geography and Environmental Studies' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for 'Geography and Environmental Science', Complete University Guide 2025).
In year one you will receive an overview of physical and human geography and develop a range of geographical and scientific skills. The remaining years are organised around specialist units from physical and/or human geography.
Physical geography units cover a wide-ranging exploration of Earth's dynamic processes, emphasising a multidisciplinary approach to studying the natural environment. You will delve into topics such as climate change, glaciology, and hydrology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected and societally relevant systems shaping our planet.
Human geography units provide in-depth study of cultural, economic, and social geography, emphasising the importance of theory and methods for analysing contemporary geographical problems and policies. Topics range from economic development, urbanisation, and global politics to inequalities of health and contemporary social theory.
You will also develop skills in the use of specialised computer software, statistical analysis, and data collection in the field. Field trips and practical work are key components of the course. There are UK residential field trips in year one, and in year two there is typically an overseas field trip.
The skills that you acquire throughout your studies will be applied in a self-directed dissertation project in year three.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Our Geography BSc is accredited by RGS.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Bristol has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate study. If you studied at a school, college or university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and details of our education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
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We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. We consider a large range of contextual factors when making application decisions.
If you receive and accept an offer from the University of Bristol, and you meet the terms of your offer in full, you will be accepted.
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Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year. Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises. Visit bristol.ac.uk/ug-fees-funding for further information, including estimated fees for subsequent years and typical total costs.
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