Metadata
Title
Geography BA Honours
Category
undergraduate
UUID
67c30e8b5181403c9da5f59a9991df51
Source URL
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/l701/
Parent URL
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/subjects/geography/
Crawl Time
2026-03-24T00:17:01+00:00
Rendered Raw Markdown

Geography BA Honours

Source: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/l701/ Parent: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/subjects/geography/

Undergraduate Study

Logo

Undergraduate Study

Who we Are - Excellence and impact - Research Excellence - Teaching and Student Experience - Graduate Employability - League Tables and Rankings - Our Strengths - Engagement and Place - Research Strategy - Education Strategy - Social and Environmental Justice - Social Justice - Sustainability - University of Sanctuary - Our Campuses - Faculties, Schools and Research Units - Newcastle Campus - NUMed Malaysia - Singapore Campus - Our People - Global - Structure and Governance - Transparency - Office for Students Transparency Data - Access and Participation - Brand Hub - Deans - Key Dates - Our Partnerships - History of Newcastle University - Contact Us - Maps and Directions - Study with Us

Study with Us - Undergraduate - Find a Degree - Subject Areas - Applications and Offers - Undergraduate Application Advice - Step-by-Step Guide for UK Students - Step-by-Step Guide for International and EU Students - Applying through UCAS - Entry Requirements - A and AS Levels - Personal statements - Application Decisions - Access Schemes and Pathway Programmes - PARTNERS - Policies and Procedures - Applicants with Disabilities - Mature Applicants - Deferred Entry - Fees and Funding - Scholarships and Bursaries - Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships - Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships – Undergraduate - Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - International Foundation Scholarships - International Family Discounts - Opportunity Scholarships - Subject Scholarships - Sports Scholarships - St Nicholas’ Educational Trust Scholarship - NU Sanctuary Scholarships - Tuition Fees and Costs - Additional Costs - Student Loans - International Student Finance - Global Scholarships - Undergraduate Open Days - Sign up and Discover - School and College Outreach - Information for Parents and Supporters - Request a Prospectus - Chat to Our Students - Postgraduate Taught - Find a Degree - Why Choose Newcastle? - Your Study Options - Qualifications Explained - Fees & Funding - Search for Funding - Funding Your Studies - Global Scholarships - Applications & Offers - Application Help - Advice & Resources - Your Offer Guide - Postgraduate Open Days - Chat to Our Students - Postgraduate Research - Find a Degree - Why Choose Newcastle? - Qualifications Explained - Research at Newcastle - Is a PhD for me? - Fees and Funding - How to Apply - How to apply for Studentships - How to Propose your Research - How to Write a Research Proposal - Occasional Students - Student Support - Careers - Our Doctoral College - Postgraduate Open Days - Chat to Our Students - Global Scholarships - Distance Learning - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Why Choose Newcastle University? - Our Campus - Libraries - IT - Study Support - Sport - Campus Tours - Student Safety - Student Life - Life in Newcastle - City Suburbs - Sports and Fitness - Food and Drink - Local Services - Things to do - Our North East Region - Cost of Living - Support and Wellbeing - Teaching and Learning - Student Stories - Chat to Our Students - Student Blog - Belong - Accommodation - Our Accommodation - Accommodation Types - Types of Rooms - Accessible accommodation - Staff and Visitors - Bedrooms we offer - Booking - Applying for Accommodation - Accommodation Guarantee - Applying for Undergraduate Accommodation - Applying for Postgraduate Accommodation - Applying for Accessible Accommodation - Part Year Student Accommodation - Clearing and Insurance - Living with Us - Safety and Security - Moving In - Leaving Us - Returning Next Year - Extending Your Stay - Room Changes - Current Residents - Insurance - Parking & Bicycle Storage - Post and Parcels - Guest Visitors and Going Away - Energy & Recycling - ResLife - ResLife Find a Flatmate - Your ResLife Team - Student Support - Policies - Accommodation Payments - Payment Methods - Payment Schedules - Managed Partnerships - Rent Adjustments - Contact Us - Student Village Receptions - Your Accommodation Team - Report a Fault - Feedback and Complaints - Internet Connection - Your Future - Work Placements - Careers Service - About the Careers Service - Careers Service Events - Work for Yourself - Career Planning - Careers Modules - Making Applications - Interviews, Tests & Assessment Centres - Internships, Placements & Shadowing - Finding Jobs - Handling Job Offers - Researching Employers - Making Contacts - Further Study - Awards, Competitions & Project Funding - Volunteering - Boost Your CV - Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) - Meet Us - Getting Here - Undergraduate Open Days - Undergraduate Virtual Event - Undergraduate Offer Holder Days - Undergraduate Pop Up Event London - Campus Tours - Self-Guided Campus Tours - Postgraduate Open Days - Postgraduate Schools & Supervisors - International Students - Find your Country/Region - International Student Experience - Fees and Funding - English Language Requirements - Visa and Immigration - Chat to Our Students - International Pathway Courses - Newcastle University International Study Centre - Student Exchange and Study Abroad - Request a Prospectus - Key Dates - Contact Us - Your Academic Experience - Our Research

Our Research - Research Impact - Research Strengths - Centres of Research Excellence - Centre for Ageing - Centre for AI Safety - Centre for Behaviour - Centre for Biomedical Engineering - Centre for Cancer - Centre for Children and Youth - Centre for Climate and Environmental Resilience - Centre for Cyber Security and Resilience - Centre for Data Science and AI - Centre for Energy - Centre for Healthier Lives - Centre for Heritage - Centre for Industrial Biotechnology - Centre for Landscape - Centre for Mobility and Transport - Centre for Rare Disease - Centre for Researching Cities - Centre for Transformative Neuroscience - Centre for Water - Research Culture - Research Culture Action Plan - Working Together on Research Culture - Doctoral College - Global Challenges Academy - Global Partnerships - Let's Work Together - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 - Research Directory - Research Governance - Research Integrity - Code of Good Practice in Research - University Research and Innovation Committee - Ethics at Newcastle - Ethics Forms and Processes - GDPR Information for Research - Ethics Toolkit - Responsible Research Innovation - Animals and Research - Security and Defence Research - Research Metrics - Export Control - Open Research - Policies and Guidance - Research and Innovation Support - People - Equipment - Researcher Development - Technicians' Community - Research Facilities - Research Funding - Work with Us

Work with Us - Case Studies - Expert Solutions - Continuing Professional Development - CPD Courses - Collaborative Research - Company Creation - Consultancy - Corporate Partnerships - Facilities and Equipment - Intensive Industrial Innovation Programme - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Clinical Trials & Research - Procuring Goods & Services - Working with Newcastle - Tender Opportunities - Submitting an Invoice - Sustainable Procurement - Code of Conduct & Terms and Conditions - Contact Us - Business and Partnerships - Arrow - Degree Apprenticeships - Expert Solutions - Technology Transfer and Licensing - Contact Us - Health & Social Challenges - Creative Collaborations - Alumni

Alumni - Connect with alumni - Develop your career - Discover lifelong learning opportunities - Support future generations - News - Events - Contact us

Search for something

Search... Search...

Clearing - How to apply

What is Clearing?

Each year, universities may have spaces left on their courses after the application window has closed in June.

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline.

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers.

How do I get in touch?

Our Clearing entry requirements may differ from those advertised. Please contact our friendly advisers to find out if you’re eligible for a place. You can get in touch through our hotlines: 

Not available in Clearing \ \ This course is not available in Clearing 2025. \ \ This means there are no spaces available for Clearing 2025. If you can't find vacancies in your original course or subject area, try exploring other subjects in a related field. \ \ Search our courses in Clearing

[## Undergraduate Open Day

Start your university journey. Find where you belong. Friday, June 26 (9:00-16:00) Saturday, June 27 (9:00-16:00)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/ )

Course overview

Our BA Geography degree explores key societal, economic and environmental challenges. It encourages you to engage with, explore and understand the world.

Our teaching is informed by the research of our world-leading academics and spans the breadth of the discipline.

You can tailor your degree to your interests and won't need to decide between human and physical geography to apply.

This enables you to become a specialist in your chosen field or to continue to study a broad range of geographical subjects (both human and physical).

You can select from a large number of Geography modules. These range from Glacial Environments, and Global Environmental Change, to Geopolitics, and Local and Regional Development.

Download information about this course as a PDF

Your course and study experience - disclaimers and terms and conditions\ Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.\ \ View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2025-26.\ \ See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

This degree has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.

Modules and learning

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

GEO 3102: Geopolitics

Explore some of the biggest geopolitical challenges facing humanity today. Ranging from climate change to cyberconflict.

Optional module availability\ Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.\ \ Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.\ \ To find out more please see our terms and conditions

During Stage 1 we will help you to build knowledge, understanding and skills required to succeed in Stages 2 and 3 of your degree. You'll be introduced to key geographical research and the global challenges of the 21st century.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Becoming a Geographer 20
Interconnected World 20
Introduction to Physical Geography 20
Mapping a changing world: GIS for Geographers 20
Optional Modules Credits
Physical Geography Field course: Landforms, processes and field techniques 20
Environment and Society 20
Coasts and Communities: Human Geography Fieldwork 20

In Stage 2 you have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. You'll study modules in advanced research techniques and key methods. Your remaining topics will be optional, giving you the chance to engage with the topics that interest you the most.

You will also have a choice of destinations for your Stage 2 residential field course.

Modules

Compulsory modules

If you're following a primarily Human Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):

Key Methods for Human Geographers (20 credits)

Research Design and Planning for Human Geographers (20 credits)

If you're following a primarily Physical Geography pathway you take the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):

Research Design and Planning for Physical Geographers (20 credits)

Key Methods for Physical Geographers (20 credits)

Modules

Optional Modules Credits
Ireland Field Course 20
Key Methods for Human Geographers 20
Political Geography 20
Economic Geography 20
The creative and knowledge-based economy: Berlin field course 20
UK field course research project 20
Research Design and Planning for Physical Geographers 20
Global Environmental Change 20
Key Methods for Physical Geographers 20
Exploring Everyday Political Geographies in a Divided City: Nicosia Field Course 20
Research Design and Planning for Human Geographers 20
Geohazards and Risk 20
Social and Cultural Geography 20
Urban Geography 20
Urban Sustainability: Barcelona Field Course 20
Glacial Environments 20
River Catchment Dynamics 20
City of Crisis, City of Hope: Amsterdam field course 20
Humans vs Nature in the Netherlands (Netherlands Field course) 20
War and Memory: Bosnia and Herzegovina Field Course 20
Between Two Unions: Ireland Human Geography Field Course 20
Career Development for second year students 20

In Stage 3 you'll have a wide choice of optional modules that are directly linked to the research work of our staff.

You'll also undertake your dissertation research project. This is a major piece of independent research, based on your interests, led by you with support from a dedicated academic mentor.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Dissertation 40
Optional Modules Credits
Geopolitics 20
Local and Regional Development 20
Student Exchange Semester 1 40
Polar Environments 20
Mountain Environments 20
Past and Present Climates 20
Geographies of Race and Nation 20
Migration, Bordering and Solidarities 20
Humanitarianism and Health Inequalities 20
The Politics of Difference and Identity 20
Rivers and Deltas 20
Geographies of Global South Cities 20
Geographies of Housing 20
Career Development for final year students 20

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2024-25.

Teaching time is made up of:

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods

Our geography courses involve a high level of staff-student interaction, including:

Your modules also require a considerable amount of independent study.

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

Skills and experience

Field trips

Fieldwork is an invaluable part of this degree. Day trips in and around our region bring to life topics like industrial change and the conservation of rivers, wetlands and coastal areas under climate change.

You'll get to explore further afield in Stage 2 on our residential field trips. The destinations we visit change from year-to-year. Recent Human Geography trips have been to Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen and Bosnia.

Between Stages 2 and 3 you will have the option to complete fieldwork in physical or human geography as a part of your Dissertation. You will have the opportunity to apply for Expedition funding to enable you to conduct ambitious dissertation research anywhere in the world.

Find out more about geography fieldwork at Newcastle

Research skills

You'll be part of a vibrant research community. Fieldwork through your degree will help you grow as a researcher and cultivate your own research techniques.

Your final year dissertation enables you to refine the research skills you've developed throughout your degree.

Opportunities

Work placement

Apply your practical skills, increase your confidence and gain real-life work experience to accelerate your career. Take a 9-12-month industrial placement in the UK or abroad. Work placements usually take place in stage 3 of your studies and extend your degree by one year.

Find out more about work placements.

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You may choose to spend a whole year between Stages 2 and 3 or semester 1 of Stage 3 on an international exchange at a partner institution.

Find out more about study abroad

Facilities and environment

Facilities

As a geography student at Newcastle, you'll be based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology.

You'll have access to modern laboratories and workshops, and a range of facilities and specialist equipment that are part of the entirely refurbished and newly resourced home of Geography at Newcastle, the Henry Daysh Building and Geoscience Laboratories.

Field equipment

Field equipment includes a range of technologies for:

Our laboratories

Support

You'll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues.

Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have, when starting university.

You'll also benefit from our:

Your future

Join a network of successful graduates

Recent graduates have secured roles such as:

Read what our graduates have to say about studying Geography at Newcastle University

Graduates in demand

Our graduates’ excellent employment record is a sign of the flexibility and professionalism that our geography degrees develop.

You will leave with sought-after skills - including teamwork, project management, research and presentation skills - making you employable in a wide variety of fields.

Our graduates have been recruited by a variety of organisations, including:

Make a difference

Follow in their footsteps

"Studying Geography at Newcastle allowed me to find my passion. With inspiring lectures and invaluable support from lecturers through my dissertation process I wouldn’t be where I am today."

Find out what Lauren liked the most about studying Geography at Newcastle University and how this degree helped her in her career.

Careers support

We value your employability highly and have our own Geography Employability Co-ordinator. In your final year you can select an optional work experience module.

Our teaching draws on insights from a range of employers, including governmental bodies, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and charities.

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications.

The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2026 entry. 

A-Level
ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4 is required if not offered at a higher level.
International Baccalaureate
32 points. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

Other UK and the Republic of Ireland qualifications

Select your qualification Scottish QualificationsIrish Leaving CertificateAccess QualificationsCambridge Pre-UExtended Project QualificationBTEC Nationals/Cambridge TechnicalsT Level

We're having trouble connecting - click here to see other UK qualifications

Alternative offers at Newcastle

Through one of our contextual or alternative offer routes, you could receive an offer of up to three grades lower than the typical requirements.

Check your eligibility

Select your alternative offer A Levels with PARTNERSScottish Qualifications with PARTNERSBTEC Nationals/Cambridge Technicals with PARTNERSContextual OfferRealising Opportunities Offer

Contextual offers

We use certain contextual data from your UCAS form, alongside your application, to consider challenges that you may have faced in your education and the potential effect this may have had on your qualifications. This means you may be eligible to receive a lower contextual offer.

PARTNERS offers

One of the largest and longest support entry routes to university of its kind for students from underrepresented backgrounds. We support applicants from application through to study.

Realising Opportunities offers

A unique programme delivered in collaboration with 10 leading, research-intensive universities in the UK. The programme is open to students in Year 12/first year of college.

Pathways to Newcastle offers

Pathways to Newcastle, our national skills entry route, is available for specific subject areas.

High Performance Athletes

We support promising athletes at the application stage, who compete in regional, national or international levels in their sport.

Qualifications from outside the UK

Select your country

We're having trouble connecting - click here to see qualifications from outside the UK

English Language requirements

Select your qualification IELTSTOEFLPearsonsDuolingo English TestOther

We're having trouble connecting - click here to see English Language requirements

Entrance courses (INTO)

International Pathway courses are specialist programmes designed for international students who want to study in the UK. We provide a range of study options for international students in partnership with INTO.

These courses are specifically designed for international students who want to study in the UK and progress onto one of our undergraduate degrees. Our International Study Centre, has a range of study options including:

Find out more about International Pathway courses

Admissions policy

This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.

University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures

Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2026-2027

The 2026 entry home fees have not yet been confirmed.

Qualification: BA Honours Full time
Home students Full time: 3 years Tuition fees (Year 1) Not Set
International students Full time: 3 years Tuition fees (Year 1) £25,800

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. £9,535 is the maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for home fee-paying students for the academic year 2025-26. This is set by the UK government. This fee has not yet been confirmed for 2026-27.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spenda year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

Find out more about:

Open days and events

UK open days

You'll have a number of opportunities to meet us throughout the year at our on-campus and virtual open days.

You'll be able to:

You'll also have the opportunity to speak to academic staff and find out more about the subjects you're interested in.

Find out about how you can visit Newcastle in person and virtually.

Worldwide events

We regularly travel overseas to meet with students interested in studying at Newcastle University. Visit our events calendar to find out when we're visiting your region.

Online events

Visit our events calendar for the latest virtual events

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle University, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

Apply through UCAS

Apply through an agent

International students often apply to us through an agent. Have a look at our recommended agents and get in touch with them.

Visit our International pages

Get in touch

By phone

Call us on +44 (0) 191 208 3333 and press option 1. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am until 4pm.

Live chat

Our NCL chatbot might be able to give you an answer straight away. If not, it’ll direct you to someone who can help.

You'll find our NCL chatbot in the bottom right of this page.

Online

Fill in our enquiry form

Chat to our students

Choosing a university is a big decision. If you've got questions about a particular course, student life or the city of Newcastle, why not chat to our friendly students or graduates!

Keep updated

We regularly send email updates and extra information about the University.

Receive regular updates by email

Social Media

Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on WeChat Follow us on Twitter

You may be interested in

[##### COURSE

Biology

BSc Honours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/c100/)

[##### COURSE

Geography

BSc Honours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/f800/)

[##### COURSE

Zoology

BSc Honours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/c300/)

PAGE MENU