Overview

The Geography (Hons) programme from the Queen's University Belfast offers a distinctive pathway through our geography programmes that emphasises skills and techniques in scientific research, such as population data analysis, environmental modelling, and field surveys. Students are free to choose thematic modules from across the geography programme, which may include human and physical geography. These modules reflect our disciplinary expertise across three areas of geographical research: culture, space & power; population & society; and geosciences.

Career opportunities:

The Geography degree programme at Queen's University Belfast develops core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.

Some graduates pursue careers in geography-related areas such as urban and rural planning, environmental conservation and management, careers in GIS and teaching. A significant number develop careers in a wide range of other sectors, e.g. management, marketing, NGOs, financial services, the civil service (especially land and property, environment, and development agencies), computing (especially using geographic data), and various graduate programmes.

We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including the NI Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, the National Trust, Land and Property Services and the Geological Survey of NI (GSNI), who provide advice on our programmes and in-depth careers sessions on their work.

We offer a designated ‘Geography and Employability’ module that is run in collaboration with QUB’s Careers, Employability and Skills directorate. This includes employer workshops, job application skills development, and one-to-one meetings with tutors and careers professionals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Change: past, present and future

Earth Systems

Human Geography: Society, Power and Culture

Human Geography: Society, Economy and Population

Landscapes and Geographical Information (GIS)

Contemporary Approaches to Geographical Enquiry

Urban Landscapes (Fieldwork)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Geography View 376 other Bachelors in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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69

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6.5

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General requirements

A level requirements

ABB normally including A-level Geography + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 normally including Higher Level grade H3 in Geography + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% normally including 70% in Geography (Physical and Human). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (normally including Geography at Higher Level) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Standard Level grade 4 would be acceptable in lieu of the GCSE requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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26600 GBP / year

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4985 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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