MA Geography, Society and Environment
About this course
MA Geography, Society and Environment is an undergraduate human geography degree exploring how people shape and are shaped by their living environments, with a focus on urban design, social policy, and sustainable development. Core topics include Fieldwork. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory study of Geography Today, Dynamic Earth 1, Introduction to Human Geography, and Scottish Geographies: Fieldwork Observation.
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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 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
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 MA Geography, Society and Environment at Heriot-Watt University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Geography, Society and Environment at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MA Geography, Society and Environment at Heriot-Watt University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.