Geography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Teesside University
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
- Make a positive impact on real-world environmental and social issues
- Teaching delivered by world-class experts on global issues
- Diverse, national and international fieldwork
- State-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities
- 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.
All geography, earth and environmental studies courses of Teesside University
Current jobs
All courses of Teesside University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All geography (non-specific) courses of Teesside University
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 |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for geography, earth and environmental studies
All geography, earth and environmental studies courses of Teesside University
Costs
Tuition Fees Geography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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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
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- #66
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 16 university rankings of Teesside University
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
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Total number of students enrolled at Teesside University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10750
- postgraduates:
- 6270
- Total:
- 17020
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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:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)