University of Southampton

Physical Geography (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Understand the processes that created the physical world in this practical BSc Physical Geography course. This degree course will prepare you for work in a variety of fields, including environmental management or engineering. From the start of your studies, you'll study specialist scientific subjects such as ecology and geology.

Explore diverse physical environments and social conditions to understand current and future sustainability challenges. You'll also learn how to analyse geographical data and use satellite images to understand our dynamic and changeable world. As part of this Physical Geography course, you can go on fieldwork trips to places like Tenerife, Switzerland, and Cambodia.

You'll spend a week in Tenerife in your second year to learn about life on a volcanic island. You'll also design and run your own field project. There's no cost to attend this field trip.

You can also: use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab and research-grade field equipmen

Key highlights

  • Specialist scientific study in ecology and geology from the start
  • Fieldwork trips to places like Tenerife, Switzerland and Cambodia
  • Free week-long second-year field trip to volcanic Tenerife
  • Design and run your own field project
  • Learn to analyse geographical data and use satellite images
  • Purpose-built teaching lab and research-grade field equipment

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, your offer will be
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: AB — D in the Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from 2 A-level subjects. 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be a Distinction and 15 credits at Merit We are committed to ensuring that all learners wi…

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Environmental manager
  • Environmental consultant
  • GIS analyst
  • Flood risk analyst
  • Sustainability officer
  • Engineering geologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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