BSc Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography BSc (Hons), a geography degree examining the interaction between physical environments and human societies. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. The course includes a foundation year option and incorporates a short work placement alongside independent research. Year 0 provides foundational preparation through Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundations in Science. Year 1 establishes core themes through Introducing Human Geographies, Geographical Techniques, and The Physical Environment. Year 2 introduces applied methods through Geography Field Module and Geographic Information Systems, while allowing optional focus in areas such as Biogeography and Transport and Mobility. Year 3 concludes the degree with a mandatory Geography Dissertation and Career Planning and Employability, alongside options like Children's Geographies and Monitoring the Earth's Surface.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer to study BSc Geography at the University of Northampton would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. We welcome applications for geography degrees from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this geography degree foundation programme is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 22%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 10%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Science
- Introducing Human Geographies
- Geographical Techniques
- Geographical Issues in the Majority Global South
- The Physical Environment
- Geohazards
- A Sustainable Community
- Issues in Human Geography
- Geography Field Module
- Geographic Information Systems
- Biogeography
- Transport and Mobility
- Populations and Migrations
- Landscape Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Career Planning and Employability
- Geography Dissertation
- Children's Geographies
- Geographies of Sport
- Communicating Climate Change
- Water Resource Management
- Monitoring the Earth's Surface
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,500.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Northampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography at University of Northampton?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at University of Northampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.