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Bachelor of Physical Geography

San Marcos, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography taught in the School of Geography and Natural Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Physical Geography to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc)
Introduction to Physical Environments. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

National parks
Local government
Water and energy companies
Environmental consultancy
Policy
Teaching
Graduate schemes

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Geography Fieldwork
Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc)
Introduction to Physical Environments
Environmental Challenges - Global to Local. Final-year core: Geography and Environment Dissertation. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Foreign secondary diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma
Class-rank based assured admission
SAT/ACT optional for top quartile
Transfer GPA 2.0-2.5 by credit hours
English test score
Proof of funds for I-20
No minimum GPA published
Assured admission by class rank (top 25% no test minimum
2Nd quartile ACT 22/SAT 1090
3Rd ACT 26/SAT 1250
4Th ACT 29/SAT 1330)
Transfer 2.0-2.5 cumulative GPA by credit hours.

Accepted academic background

Foreign secondary school diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma with academic profile equivalent to US curriculum (4 English, 4 Maths, 4 Science, 3 Social studies, 2 Language recommended), Transfer applicants: 14 or fewer credit hours 2.0 GPA, 15-29 Hours 2.5, 30+ Hours 2.25, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,700 USD
Application fee	$90 USD
Deposit	$3,900 USD

Program details

Campus	San Marcos
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Geography and Environmental Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.