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Geography BSc (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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.

Youll consider questions such as:

  • How can we work with natural processes to become more resilient to natural hazards such as flooding and landslides?
  • How has the climate changed over time and how has that impacted sea level and vegetation cover?
  • How do geomorphology, ecology, and humans interact in marine and coastal environments?

Our BSc (Hons) Geography combines theory and practical learning to create graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills for 21st century careers. Our industry links and cross-disciplinary learning style ensures our teaching is relevant in the real world, and youll experience what it is like to be a professional geographer working in practice. Throughout your studies, youll hear from guest practitioners from industry to gain insight into current approaches to solving challenges.

Youll be taught through courses relevant to 21st century global challenges on topics such as climate change, sustainability, hazards and risks, sea level rise, and sustainable development, and youll gain employability skills such as digital mapping through geographical information systems and collaborative group working.

In years one and two, youll cover a broad range of fundamental courses on physical geography (earth systems, hydrology, and geomorphology), human geography (social, economic, and urban), transferable and geography-specific skills, and practical fieldwork. Youll specialise on physical geography in the later years of the degree, studying the processes that shape the natural environment including rivers, coasts, glaciers, and tectonics.

You will develop field skills in surveying, mapping, and site assessment alongside important analytical and research skills. Through this cross-disciplinary, industry focussed, and problem-based degree, youll acquire the skills needed to work in multi-disciplinary teams and solve real-world problems. Youll become flexible and creative with the ability to apply your skills and knowledge to a range of careers.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 20,536per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    68th out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    153 73%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.80 70%

    70th

    2

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