Overview

Throughout this Geography (Human) BSc degree from the University of Reading you'll study the dynamics and differences in cultures, political systems, economies and landscapes, and discover the links between them.

Examine issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:

climate change
globalisation and international labour markets
social deprivation
water pollution.

You'll have the flexibility to decide where to focus your attention as your degree progresses, so you can adapt the degree to suit your interests as they evolve.

Your studies will equip you with essential subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills, including:

qualitative and quantitative surveying techniques
design and implementation of fieldwork and research projects
team-working, communication and leadership
GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing
computer modelling
cartography
spatial analysis.

Career opportunities:

Your degree will provide the subject-specific and transferable skills required in a variety of careers, including wildlife conservation, renewable energy, urban and transport planning, and roles in the environmental and agricultural sectors. Your communication skills and desire to make a difference might lead you to work in the public sector, teaching, or for local or national government.

Recent BSc Geography (Human) graduates have gone on to work for organisations including:

Citibank
Good Energy
Innovate UK
Jacobs
Mitchells & Butlers
Thames Teachers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Development
Energy Resources
Geographical Information Systems
Analysing Social Data
Encountering Political Geographies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.

Language

English

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Sciences View 228 other Bachelors in Environmental 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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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

BBB

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 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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