Geography (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Geography

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,500

About this course

Our course examines the natural, social, economic, and political factors that influence our ever-changing world and will help you understand ways of managing our environment sustainably and deal with social and environmental conflicts affecting our world.

Why study BSc (Hons) Geography (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Taught by an expert-led team of lecturers, academics and guest speakers covering units such as Marine Geography, Earth & Society, Climate & Environmental Change

  • Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest

  • Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas

  • An opportunity to complete field experience abroad. Past themes have included conservation practice in China, and preparation for climate change in farming communities in Nepal

  • As the course covers both human and physical geography, you can tailor the course to your interests by choosing appropriate units from year two

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £23,500

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £23,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3544 Data analysts
    3543 Project support officers
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals
    3560 Public services associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Geography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,500