Overview

Physical geography offers the chance to understand, investigate and model the physical interactions and processes that influence our environment and landscape. Study Physical Geography (Hons) from Manchester Metropolitan University and you’ll examine modern environmental phenomena and the long-term evolution of the landscape. You’ll explore Earth’s dynamic nature – not just looking at how it changes, but also how much it has changed over time – and you’ll investigate human impacts upon it, particularly in terms of past and future climate change.

While you can learn a lot on campus, there’s no substitute for seeing the physical landscape for yourself. You can even spend a year developing your professional skills working on a placement, or broadening your horizons by studying abroad with the four-year route.

Careers

Our physical geography graduates have found careers in environment quality monitoring, environmental sustainability, the recycling industry, the international environmental charity sector, the civil service and the energy efficiency industry. Major employers include private sector environmental consultancies, local and regional authorities, environmental charities and trusts, and energy and communications companies. Our dedicated careers and placement tutor runs a series of career talks and activities to enhance your employment prospects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical Information Science

Earth Surface Processes

Cartography and Remote Sensing

Society and Environment

Researching Geography

Natural Resources

Professional Geographer

Geosystems Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geography Urban Planning View 91 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 UCAS Tariff points

A levels – to include grade C or above in Geography.

BTEC and other tariffed qualifications - only accepted in combination with relevant A Level at Grade C.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum score of 106 UCAS tariff points, to include relevant subject units.

Equivalent Level 3 qualifications including Extended Project (EPQ) will be considered in combination with Geography A level.

Specific GCSE requirements: GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate points: 26 IB Diploma Points including HL 5 in Geography and HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18500 GBP / year

≈ 18500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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