BSc Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) Geography is a geography degree centred on earth systems, environmental processes and human interactions with the natural world. Core topics include Fieldwork. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Geography Today, Dynamic Earth 1, Introduction to Human Geography, Shaping Tomorrow Together A, Dynamic Earth 2, Scottish Geographies: Fieldwork Observation, Human Geography & The City, and Shaping Tomorrow Together B.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 points. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. HNC: B in graded unit.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 49%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 42%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Geography Today
- Dynamic Earth 1
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Shaping Tomorrow Together A
- Dynamic Earth 2
- Scottish Geographies: Fieldwork Observation
- Human Geography & The City
- Shaping Tomorrow Together B
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography at Heriot-Watt University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at Heriot-Watt University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.