Geography with Foundation BA (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Geography with Foundation BA (Hons) and other courses in Human Geography at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Human Geography.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Human Geography courses of Durham University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Human Geography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Human Geography at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £32000 | £41500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £34000 | £26500 - £37500 | £33000 - £57000 |
All Human Geography courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Human Geography
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25503 | £25946 | £31907 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £29503 | £21407 - £31949 | £25423 - £41399 |
All Human Geography courses in the UK
Course Description
The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve the standard for admission to Durham, but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for entry to a Durham University course. The Foundation Programme is delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in over 33 academic subjects from every academic department in the university.
The Foundation Programme supports students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level. The content focuses on developing epistemological maturity, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialised as the course progresses. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress to the first year of their degree L702 – BA Geography.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Human Geography courses of Durham University
Current jobs
All courses of Durham University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Human Geography courses of Durham University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geography with Foundation BA (Hons) at Durham University
21% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
14% | Skilled trades occupations |
12% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
9% | Sales occupations |
7% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | |
2% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Human Geography
All Human Geography courses of Durham University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Geography with Foundation BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Year 1 relates to 1st year of study (year 0) for fee purposes
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #4
- #4
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #14
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #11
- #81
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
List of 211 Bachelor and Master Courses from Durham University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023