Physical Geography and Environment with a placement year: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of York, UK

Physical Geography and Environment with a placement year
University of York

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

Understanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability. You'll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that incorporate natural resource management and conservation, environmental policy and environmental economics.

Which department am I in?

Environment and Geography

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£31,100.00 (33,88,538) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,350.00 (35,24,733) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Level - AAB including Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences),Access to HE - 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher including Geography and Science-related units, BTEC National Extended Diploma DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A level Geography or Geology. If you are studying for the BTEC National Extended Diploma or a different combination of A levels and BTEC qualifications please contact us at ug-admissions@york.ac.uk for advice.,International Baccalaureate 35 points including Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences) at Higher level,Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers; Advanced Highers - BB in Geography or Geology plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology plus Scottish Highers - BB.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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