Overview

Your foundation year in Carlisle will give you the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress onto the full BSc (Hons) Geography programme based in the Lake District. Live your geography degree, using the iconic Lake District as your personal laboratory.

This Geography with Integrated Foundation Year course at University of Cumbria encompasses human, physical and environmental geography, and explores many of the key grand challenges that face both humanity and the planet in the 21st century. These include climate change, inequality and difference, and valuing the ecosystem services we derive from the Earth system.

On this course you will...

Following your foundation year, study geography at the University of Cumbria in the Lake District, the UK's only university campus in a UNESCO World Heritage Site – unbeatable natural surroundings that enable you to live your geography degree.
Be taught by experienced lecturers who conduct international research that informs your studies and future career progression.
Have access to up-to-date technology used in the modern workplace, including advanced Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing.
Learn to solve large global challenges and local issues like small-scale flood management, boosting your problem-solving skills.
Develop technical, analytical, and interpretative skills through your studies to boost your employability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Investigation
Environmental Sciences
Dynamic Earth

Global Challenges
Geographical Techniques
People and Place

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSEs: English, Maths and Science at C/4 or above.
A-levels: A – must have studied Geography or Environmental Science at level 3.
T-levels: P (D or E) All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.
Access to HE: 45 Credits at Pass – Environmental Science based.
CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: D - Science based.
OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: PPP - to include Geography or Environmental Science.
Scottish Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points to include Geography or Environmental Science.
Irish LC Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points to include Geography or Environmental Science.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

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.

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