What will I learn?

Understand the processes that created the physical world in this practical, BSc Physical Geography course. You’ll explore specialist scientific subjects such as ecology and geology from the start of your studies. This course will prepare you for work in a range of fields, including environmental management or engineering. Explore a range of physical environments as you study current and future sustainability challenges. You’ll learn how to 'read' a landscape, analyse geographical data and use satellite images to understand our dynamic and changeable world.

Which department am I in?

Geography and Environmental Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,400.00 (32,03,312) per year

Private rented accommodation - 450 (per month in Southampton)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Highfield Campus

University Road,

Southampton,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£31,000.00 (33,77,642) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Highfield,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-levels: AAB if no preferred subjects are included or ABB with one or more preferred subjects. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 34 points overall (17 at Higher Level) if no preferred subject taken at Higher Level, or 32 points (16 at Higher Level) with one or more preferred subjects (Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology or Politics). RQF/QCF BTEC: DDD in the Extended Diploma; DD in the Diploma plus A in an A-level; DD in the Diploma plus B in a preferred A-level; D in the Subsidiary Diploma plus AA in two A-levels; or D in the Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in two A-levels including one preferred subject. GCSE requirements: English Language (or English), Mathematics and Science at minimum grade C/4.

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