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Bachelor of Physical Geography

Cardiff University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): 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

  • Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC (with 1 science subject) or BBB-BCC (with 2 science subjects)
  • International Baccalaureate 32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 1 HL science subject) or 31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 2 HL science subjects)
  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
  • Equivalent international qualifications accepted
  • Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
  • Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
  • IB and international equivalents by country.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 69

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference

How to apply

  1. Review the Physical Geography admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£36,075 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Physical Geography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.