Overview

This understanding will help us to address the world's environmental challenges. During the Physical Geography and Environment (Hons) programme from the University of York you'll explore physical geography. This includes glaciers, rivers, and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. You'll explore other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability.

Throughout your studies, you'll delve into the relationships between environment and humans. You'll develop academic knowledge and practical skills to tackle real-world sustainability challenges presented in our physical environment.

Careers and skills

Your degree in physical geography and environment will help you become a numerate graduate with practical, applied skills. You'll also learn to communicate clearly in written reports and during oral presentations

. Career opportunities

Environmental conservationist

Graduate policy analyst

Flood risk officer

Graduate environmental consultant

Environmental engineer

Oil and gas analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Water Environments

Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Climate Change

Engendering Change

Research Skills and Project Design

Environment, Development and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Economics & Policy Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 376 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAB including Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences)

Access to Higher Education Diploma

36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher including Geography and Science-related units.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A level Geography or Geology.

European Baccalaureate

80% overall including Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences)

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 5 in Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences) at Higher level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32350 GBP / year

≈ 32350 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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Funding

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