Geography with a Year in Industry BA/BSc (Hons)
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. Our Geography degree, ranked in the top 20 in the UK for Geography (Guardian League Table 2025) and accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, equips you with the knowledge and skills to tackle pressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and resource insecurity by offering a unique blend of hands-on learning, international experiences, and practical skills. Voted first for Learning Opportunities and Organisation and Management (NSS 2024), our course provides the opportunity to explore and understand the issues and environments you care about.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society
- Ranked top 20 in the UK for Geography (Guardian 2025)
- Voted first for Learning Opportunities in NSS 2024
- Includes a year in industry for practical work experience
- Tackles climate change, social inequality and resource insecurity
- Combines hands-on learning with international experiences
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Home Students International Students Foundation Year 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highe…
- A-level: BCC-BBC — …International Students Foundation Year 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers -…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — …points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB Access requirements Access to…
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — Access requirements
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
- T-level: Merit — …Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above T Level Merit OCR Cambridge Technicals OCR Extended Diploma: DMM Extra Information Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be…
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- Town planner
- GIS analyst
- Sustainability officer
- Geography teacher
- Policy researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27)
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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