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University degree

Geography

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study BSc Geography at Swansea University and explore global challenges through fieldwork, specialist modules, and international opportunities. International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. Our three-year BSc Geography offers a broad, research‑informed understanding of the world around us.

You will explore themes across human geography, physical geography, environmental science and geology, giving you the flexibility to shape your geographical learning in a way that reflects your interests and aspirations. You will study key global themes such as climate change, natural hazards, pollution, urban and rural geographies, coastal management, and political and economic geographies. Throughout the degree, you will also develop valuable skills in writing, data analysis, statistics, critical thinking, laboratory techniques and field methods.

Our flexible programme allows you to tailor modules to suit your academic and career goals. You’ll have opportunities to specialise, work on real‑world challenges, and build the skills needed to help address issues ranging from global inequality and resource pressures to wildfires and plastic pollution.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts35%
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support86%
Well organised95%
Learning resources93%
Student community93%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Swansea University's own site.
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