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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Geography (W81)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the DipHE Geography (W81) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. In this diploma you’ll be engaging with geographical topics from a range of different perspectives and investigating the key issues such as poverty, climate change, migration and urbanisation that are affecting our world today. In doing so, you’ll develop your understanding of the ways in which the natural and human environments are related and interact. Key features of the course - Develops your understanding of interrelationships between human activity and environmental change. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Physical Geography Fundamentals
Human Geography and Society
Climate Change and Environmental Management
Urban Geography and Globalisation
Migration and Development
Geographical Research Methods
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geographical Information Systems
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£27,500£35,500
5 years£21,000£31,000£40,000

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
87%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
68%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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