- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Geology
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
BSc (Hons) Geography will interest you if you want to specialise in physical geography and related topics such as coasts, rivers, glacial geomorphology, and global quaternary environmental change. Overall, this degree will help you understand the world around you, how landscapes are shaped and how humans interact with their natural environment.
Entry requirements
| Scottish Highers | AABB · over two sittings |
|---|---|
| A levels | BBC |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC Extended Diploma |
| HNC / HND | B · B in graded unit |
| Scottish Highers | BBBC · minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings |
| A levels | BCC · minimum (widening access) offer |
| BTEC | DMM · minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma |
| HNC / HND | B · minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | BB · year 2 entry; plus |
| Scottish Highers | AABB · year 2 entry |
| A levels | BBB · year 2 entry |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 · year 2 entry |
| BTEC | DDM · year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma |
| HNC / HND | A · year 2 entry; A in graded unit |
| HNC / HND | BB · year 2 entry; BB in graded units |
| HNC / HND | AB / BA · year 3 entry; AB / BA in graded units |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: International: £21,192
UK students: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790
UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790
International: International: £21,192
Start dates
September
Application deadline
Applications to undergraduate degree programmes at the UK campuses of Heriot-Watt University from the UK should be made online through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants from overseas can choose to apply via UCAS or directly via our online application form.; You’re welcome to get in touch before you apply if you’d like advice on the qualifications you’re taking and how they align with our entry requirements.; Please note that we can’t confirm what offer you may receive, your full application will need to be reviewed by our Admissions Team for a decision to be made.; Apply through UCAS; UCAS applicants for 2026 entry should ensure their applications arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) on Following this deadline, we will continue to accept applications from talented and enthusiastic applicants, but cannot guarantee consideration for areas of high demand.
Campus
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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