Overview

Through the Geography (Hons) BSc degree from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you'll be studying an exciting mix of physical, environmental and human geography, this course will equip you with the wide range of knowledge and skills needed for the modern workplace.

You won’t find a better classroom in which to study than the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. With outstanding locations such as the newly inscribed Flow Country World Heritage Site (the first peatland World Heritage Site), Cairngorms National Park, and many more, we have, undeniably, one of the world’s best ‘living laboratories’, all set in the spectacular natural habitat of the Scottish Highlands.

Career opportunities:

Government departments and agencies e.g. Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Environment Agency; Scottish Natural Heritage; English Natural Heritage
Planning departments of local authorities
Natural resource industries, such as oil, gas, coal, aggregates
Water industry and flood management
Environmental consultancy
Waste and recycling
Travel and tourism
Public policy
Urban regeneration
Retail and business
Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses included:

GIS for scientists

Tree and forest science
Climate, land and people
Exploring economics in a changing world
Overview of energy use

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Climate Studies & Meteorology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Highers at grade BCC or above OR
2 A levels at grade BC or above
These must include two science subjects*
PLUS National 5, GCSE, Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above, or equivalent, in a science subject
Alternatively, SCQF Level 6 PLUS SCQF Level 5 Literacy and Numeracy PLUS an additional Scottish Higher at Grade C or above and National 5 at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
International students whose first language is not English must also meet relevant language competency standards

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,542 per year

International: £8,475 per year

Living costs

Inverness

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Inverness

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