Overview

This understanding will help us to address the world's environmental challenges. During the course 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 Physical Geography and Environment (with a placement year) (Hons) studies at University of York , 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

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Water Environments
Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Climate Change
Engendering Change
Core Skills in Physical Geography
Environment, Development and Society
Ecological Principles

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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 38 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 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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PTE Academic

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. If you are studying for the BTEC National Extended Diploma or a different combination of A levels and BTEC qualifications please contact us at ug-admissions@york.ac.uk for advice.

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)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32350 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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