Physical Geography, BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Physical Geography degree gives you a broad, research‑informed understanding of the Earth’s physical systems, bringing together themes from physical geography, environmental science and geology. You will explore topics such as climate change, natural hazards, pollution, coastal management, wildfires and geophysics, developing a strong foundation in the science behind environmental change. Throughout your degree, you will gain essential skills in writing, data analysis, statistics and critical thinking, alongside hands‑on laboratory and field‑based training. The programme offers the flexibility to tailor your module choices to your interests, allowing you to specialise in areas of physical and environmental geography that align with your academic strengths and future career ambitions. This degree is designed to help you understand and address global environmental challenges while building the practical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a range of geography‑related careers. Teaching is delivered by research‑active staff who bring their expertise and enthusiasm into the classroom. Your learning will take place through a blend of lectures, practical lab and IT sessions, tutorials and hands‑on fieldwork. Assessments reflect the varied skills needed in modern geographical careers, including stakeholder analyses, presentations, podcasts, lab reports, field notebooks and more traditional academic work.

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualification. Please see the Swansea University admissions English language requirements page for a full list of accepted qualifications and tests.

International students: £22,100 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £22,100 per year

Sep 2026

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