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Geography studies the physical processes that shape the planet and the links between people, places and environments. It builds skills in fieldwork, geographic information systems (GIS), data analysis and research design.

Natural sciences

What do graduates do?

  • Environmental management and sustainability
  • Climate, ecology and conservation
  • Planning and urban development
  • GIS, mapping and data analysis
  • Consultancy
  • Government and policy
  • Media and communications
  • Teaching

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

Environmental ProcessesHuman GeographyGlobal Environmental ChallengesData Science in GeographyFundamental Methods in GeographyNatural Hazards

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Manchester's typical offer is AAB with no specific subject required. Applicants taking a science subject must also pass its practical element.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

13 schools in 7 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

King's College LondonGeography · London
University of EdinburghGeography BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghGeography BSc · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowGeography · Glasgow
University of ManchesterGeography BSc · Manchester
University of SheffieldGeography · Sheffield

Canada

McGill UniversityGeography · Montreal
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityGeographic Analysis · Toronto
University of Toronto ScarboroughGeography · Toronto

USA

Penn State UniversityGeography

Ireland

University College DublinGeography · Dublin

Netherlands

University of GroningenHuman Geography and Planning · Groningen

Hungary

University of PécsBSc in Geography · Pécs

Australia

University of SydneyGeography · Sydney
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom5 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Canada3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Netherlands1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Faculty of Economics and Business (non-EU institutional fee)€15.730per year · 2027/28University of Amsterdam
  • 1 December 2026

    Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)

Hungary1 schoolCountry guide
Medicine (English-taught medicine), 12 semesters€7.900per semester · 2027/2028University of Szeged, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
  • 1 December 2026

    International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

YOUR OWN LIST

Let’s build your school list for Geography together

  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
  • We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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NATURAL SCIENCES

Other fields of study in this category

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Biology / Biological SciencesChemistryPhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental Science / Environmental SciencesBiotechnologyGeology and Earth SciencesAstrophysicsAgricultural ScienceBiochemistryMolecular Biology and GeneticsNeuroscienceZoologyMarine ScienceNatural SciencesEcologyMicrobiologyAnimal ScienceClimate ScienceMeteorologyForensic SciencePharmaceutical ScienceSpace ScienceFood Science and TechnologyFood InnovationForestryHorticultureAquacultureConservationAgribusinessBioinformaticsViticulture and Oenology

Last checked: November 2026.

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