BSc Geography with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography, combining physical and human perspectives on environmental systems. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes residential field trips in the UK and international destinations, and students undertake a final-year Applied Science Major Project within a research group.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 25%
- London: 32%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Foundations of Science
- The Big Question
- Student Success Modules
- Global Diversity: Evolution to Ecosystems
- Human and Physical Environments
- Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences
- Discovery and Data
- Student Success Modules
- Field Skills in Geography
- Society, Space and Place
- Global Systems and Climate Change
- Soil Science
- Interdisciplinary module
- Employability Modules
- Environmental Consultancy
- Geospatial Analysis for a Changing World
- Sustainable Futures: Geographies of Tomorrow
- Applied Science Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £36,500.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BSc Geography with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.