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Geography

The University of Manchester · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study BSc Geography at Manchester. Focus on physical geography and environmental science through lab work and international field trips. Join one of the top ten Geography departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

Duration: 3 years Year of entry: 2026 UCAS course code: F802 / Institution code: M20 Key features: Scholarships available Field trips Typical A-level offer : AAB Typical contextual A-level offer : BBB UK refugee/care-experienced offer : BBC Typical International Baccalaureate offer : 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL Full entry requirements How to apply Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Join us online or in person to learn more about the University and our courses.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts2%
80-95 pts4%
112-127 pts11%
128-143 pts32%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts16%
176-191 pts2%
192-207 pts4%
208-223 pts4%
224-239 pts2%
How they qualified
97% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel97%
foundation2%
otherHE2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
55%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
88%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£26,500
3 years on
£35,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
88%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching92%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support83%
Well organised90%
Learning resources82%
Student community89%
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Where this degree can lead
Heritage ConsultantHypnotherapistEnvironmental PlannerRemote Sensing SpecialistOceanographerGeological Surveyor
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Manchester's own site.
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