Geography and Geology with a year abroad, University of Manchester, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester, Faculty of Humanities

University of Manchester, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester, Faculty of Humanities the United Kingdom

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The award
BSc

How long you will study
4 Years

Domestic course fees
GBP 9250 per year

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
September

International course fees
GBP 21000 per year

All study options

About Geography and Geology with a year abroad at University of Manchester, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester, Faculty of Humanities

This varied course focuses on the natural processes that occur on the Earth's surface. If you are fascinated by rivers and seas, get excited when you spot unusual strata on a cliff, or just have a strong interest in physical geography, then this joint degree in Geology and Geography could be for you.


This course includes teaching, field work and projects, drawing from the expertise and research knowledge of staff in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences and The School of Environment, Education and Development .


Between Years 2 and 3 you will spend a year studying geographical and geological topics at one of our partner universities . You will follow course units that complement those available here at Manchester.


During this time you will write a reflective journal in which you will document the insights you have gained from both your period of study and from engagement with the citizens of the host country. When you return you will give a seminar to Year 2 students explaining what you have learned from your time abroad.

Study options for this course

  • The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
  • The awardBScHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study4 years
    Course startsSeptemberDomestic course feesGBP 9250 per yearInternational course feesGBP 21000 per year
  • The awardBAHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study4 years
    Course startsSeptemberDomestic course fees find outInternational course fees find out

Entry requirements

A-level

Grades AAB which should include at least one science subject

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C minimum or grade 4 in the newly reformed GCSE qualification.

International Baccalaureate

35 points in total with at least 17 points at higher level which must include one science to at least grade 5 (higher level)

English language

IELTS 6.5. Minimum 6 in any component

English language test validity

Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Irish Leaving Certificate

A2A2A2B2B2 including two science subjects

Scottish Highers

Please contact the school for further information.

Scottish Advanced Highers

AAB which must include at least 1 science subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate

A or B in Welsh Baccalaureate in combinaton with two A-levels. Actual required grade will be determined by the overall entry requirements for the course applied for

BTEC Extended Diploma

BTEC Extended Diploma with a minimum of 100 credits awarded at Distinction, 70 at Merit and the remaining 10 credits at Pass or above. 60 credits must be in a science subject at distinction.

In addition to the extended diploma, we also accept the below BTEC qualifications in conjunction with A levels. Please note that the examples provided are equivalent to grade A at level. The actual offer made will be determined by the overall requirements for the specific course you have applied for. Please contact us for more information:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma: Grade A at A-level plus the BTEC 120 credit Diploma with a minimum of 100 credits awarded at Distinction and the remaining 20 credits at Merit. THE BTEC SUBJECT WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING A DECISION.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: Grades AA at A-level, plus the BTEC 60 credit Subsidiary Diploma with a minimum of 50 credits awarded at Distinction and the remaining 10 credits at Merit. THE BTEC SUBJECT WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING A DECISION.

Access to HE Diploma

Overall 60 credits are required with 45 at level 3: 30 credits at Distinction, 15 of which should be in science, and 15 credits at Merit

Non-standard educational routes

If you have followed a non-standard educational route and have been, for example, educated at home, your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course to which you applied. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the academic entry requirements as specified for the course. We will also require a reference which should be written by somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. Please refer to UCAS for further information: UCAS reference guidelines

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