BSc (Hons) Geography with a Placement Year

Our BSc Geography with a Placement Year degree covers both physical and human geography, focusing on the interactions between the natural environment and human society. Situated in the School of Environmental Sciences, with modules available from the School of International Development and School of Biological Sciences, youll benefit from a range of fascinating optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations.

A Levels
ABB including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
T Levels
Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction or Science.
BTEC
DDM in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management. Excludes Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
Contextual Offer
A Level BBC including one from Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma DMM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management.



UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.



Scottish Highers
AAABB including grade A in Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in either Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
International Baccalaureate
32 points including HL5 in either Geography, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS:6.0overall (minimum5.5in all components)
TOEFL IBT - 79 (Reading 18,Writing 17 , Listening 17, Speaking 20).
Pearson Academic English - 64 overall with minimum of 59 in each component.