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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F800

Geography

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the BSc (Hons) Geography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Geography BSc Honours degree offers a wide range of topics in human and physical geography. You will enjoy a high level of fieldwork in both the UK and abroad, with field visits ranging from nearby Northumberland to New York, Morocco and Iceland. A dissertation in your third year enables you to showcase your skills to employers by conducting your own research alongside our highly respected research staff. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Human Geography and Society
Geographical Research Methods
Environmental Systems and Change
Urban and Regional Development
Cultural Geography and Identity
Geomorphology and Landscape Processes
Geography Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:F800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics is required (minimum grade C or 4) if not offered at a higher level.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at Grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£31,000
3 years£23,500£28,000£32,000
5 years£30,000£36,000£47,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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