Geography

University of Northampton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Why choose this course?

What physical and human factors are impacting on our environment? How are they being addressed at local, national and international levels? How can we influence change?

Our BSc (Hons) Geography programme explores these questions, using small group teaching and one-to-one tutorials to ensure students get individual support from our team of enthusiastic, experienced and research-active academic staff. Our students take part in a range of fieldwork activities, including day trips and UK-based residentials. Other highlights include:

• Small class sizes, enabling us to provide high levels of support. • Employability support incorporated into the curriculum. • Accredited by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). • Optional overseas fieldtrips.

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

  • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

  • Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

  • At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025**

  • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

  • Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

    The Northampton Employment Promise

  • We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

    ✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    Scottish Higher BBBB
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2114 Physical scientists
    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    9112 Forestry and related workers
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Northampton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Northampton

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