MSci Geography with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Our ever-changing world needs skilled MSci Geography graduates who can understand and provide solutions to critical global issues like climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and volcanic hazards. At UEA, you’ll learn from world-leading researchers and develop specialist analysis skills on this exciting and dynamic course. You’ll take part in field trips to diverse locations such as Devon, the Lake District, Scotland, and Greece.
On this course, you’ll also have the chance to broaden your studies by spending a year studying at one of our partner institutions in Europe, US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Here at UEA, you’ll study in our purpose-built laboratories, master geographical information systems (GIS) software, and most importantly, graduate with the skills to make a meaningful impact. This MSci Geography with a Year Abroad course is highly flexible, offering you a broad choice of topics across physical and human geography.
Specialisms include climate science, environmental policy, Earth resources, river catchment management, urban geography, biodiversity conservation, energy systems, and environmental economics.
Key highlights
- Year studying at partner institutions in Europe, US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
- Field trips to Devon, the Lake District, Scotland and Greece
- Taught by world-leading researchers in purpose-built laboratories
- Master geographical information systems (GIS) software
- Broad choice of topics across physical and human geography
- Specialisms include climate science, environmental policy and energy systems
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environment; specific subjects required
- A-level: BBC — contextual offer; specific subjects required
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: A levels ABB including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted. International Bac
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- GIS analyst
- Climate change analyst
- Environmental policy officer
- Conservation officer
- Urban planner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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