BA Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography), an undergraduate education degree focused on secondary school teaching and geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. This accelerated course runs over two years full-time and includes an extended work placement in the first year alongside visits to various learning environments. The course begins with foundational studies through Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Foundation in Data Analysis, Group Challenge (Humanities), Academic Writing Skills, and Introduction to Education. Year 1 builds on this with Introduction to Education, Education Theory, Reflective Practice 1, Education Specialism, Human Geography: Worlds of Connection and Difference, Planet Earth, Development and Change, and Environmental Problems and Solutions. The final year concludes with Reflective Practice 2, Contemporary Issues in Education, Research Methods, Extended Project/Dissertation (Education), Cities and Globalisation, Sustainable Futures, and Geohazards, culminating in an independent project-based dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check and confirmation that any health requirements have been met. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma: C
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 40%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Academic Writing Skills
- Introduction to Education
- Introduction to Education
- Education Theory
- Reflective Practice 1
- Education Specialism
- Human Geography: Worlds of Connection and Difference
- Planet Earth
- Development and Change
- Environmental Problems and Solutions
- Reflective Practice 2
- Contemporary Issues in Education
- Research Methods
- Extended Project/Dissertation (Education)
- Cities and Globalisation
- Sustainable Futures
- Geohazards
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography) at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography) at University of Hull do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography) at University of Hull?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography) at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Secondary Teaching Studies (Geography) at University of Hull?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.