Overview

Physical geographers explore and are inspired by all aspects of our physical environment – from the atmosphere that protects us to the terrain beneath our feet and the living ecosystems that surround us.

This flexible programme gives you the chance to tailor your studies with a range of optional modules in years 2 and 3, to suit your interests and career ambitions. You’ll gain a range of skills and knowledge to take into your future career, making you a highly employable candidate in a number of sectors.

Career opportunities

As a graduate from the Physical Geography programme at Royal Holloway University of London you will have excellent employability prospects in a variety of related sectors. Our industry links give you ample opportunity to experience rewarding placement opportunities.You’ll also be well equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to progress onto postgraduate study if you choose.

Recent alumni have gone on to enjoy careers in coastal management, wildlife conservation, carbon consultancy and even the media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Oceans and the Geosphere

Physical Geography : Biogeography, Ecology and Scales of Change

Human Geography: Cultures, Economies, Histories

Human Geography: Politics, Society, Development and Environment

Geographical Techniques

Digital Geographies: Remote Sensing and GIS

Geographical Research and Field Training

Geographical Field Training

Audience

Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Egham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography View 379 other Bachelors in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels: ABB-ABB

At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.

All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

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