Teesside University
Geography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Teesside University

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Key Course Facts

Course Description

Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Geography is the study of the diverse physical features of the Earth’s surface and the complex network of human interactions between the world’s physical, social, and cultural systems. Geographers can play a major role in tackling the global challenges that face the world. You explore natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to address environmental, social and political issues, such as climate change, conservation, biodiversity, urban development, globalisation, sustainability and migration. Outside the classroom fieldwork, computer, and laboratory activities see you apply your learning and develop your practical skills. Teesside’s local environments present a fascinating landscape for you to explore, including the North York Moors, North Pennines, Tees Valley, and the socially and culturally diverse spaces of urban Middlesbrough. An international fieldtrip is an opportunity to translate your theoretical knowledge and practical skills into a new environment. You learn in small teaching groups with other students across the geosciences cluster, giving you diverse and peer-supported learning in a dedicated geoscience teaching and research space on campus. Staff are active researchers, and have published and presented, nationally and internationally. They work closely with regional organisations, where you can gain practical experience working on active, regionally-relevant research projects.

Top reasons to study this course

  1. Make a positive impact on real-world environmental and social issues
  2. Teaching delivered by world-class experts on global issues
  3. Diverse, national and international fieldwork
  4. State-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities
  5. Placements with future employment connections After the course: You will have a broad subject knowledge, and a range of transferable skills in communication, research, critical thinking, and data analysis. These skills can be applied to a range of sectors, such as the environmental sector, local government, civil service, third sector, international development, and teaching. Popular careers for geography graduates include cartographer, geopolitical analyst, environmental manager, environmental consultant, surveyor, geospatial analyst, town planner, social researcher, conservation officer and teacher. You are also well placed to continue your geography studies at postgraduate level.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Geography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Teesside University

30% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for geography, earth and environmental studies

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Geography (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Geography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Teesside University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Teesside University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #66 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

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About Teesside University

Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.

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Student composition of Teesside University

undergraduates:
10750
postgraduates:
6270
Total:
17020
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