BA Geography (Extended Degree)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Geography (Extended Degree) is an undergraduate geography degree centred on human geography, development, and environmental issues. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional work placement year and optional study abroad year. The first year builds foundational knowledge through modules such as Introduction to Human Geography, Geography Fieldwork, Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data, and Geographies of Development. The second year focuses on core human geography themes with compulsory modules including Approaches to Research in Human Geography, P/political Geographies, Social Geographies, and Economy, Space and Development, alongside optional modules in urban planning, GIS, and field study. The third year provides options for a work placement or study abroad period. The final year culminates in the Geography and Environment Dissertation alongside specialist optional modules covering advanced geospatial applications, urban worlds, and global capitalism.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 35%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 9%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Chartered Membership with that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Environmental Geography
- Post Industrial Landscapes of the North East
- Transition Skills and Fieldwork in Geography and Environmental sciences
- Understanding and Communicating Environmental Issues
- Sustainable Development
- Introduction to the study of Earth System Sciences
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Geography Fieldwork
- Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data
- Geographies of Development
- Geographical Ideas and Practice
- Introduction to Physical Environments
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Urban Planning and Development
- Approaches to Research in Human Geography
- P/political Geographies
- Social Geographies
- Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Earth Observation and GIS
- Human geography fieldwork:UK
- Green cities and nature-based solutions
- Economy, Space and Development
- Human Geography in the Field (International)
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Student Tutoring
- Work Placement Year
- Study Abroad Year
- Work placement semester
- Study Abroad Semester
- Geography and Environment Dissertation
- Geographies of 'race', ethnicity and multiculture
- Development and Disasters
- Advanced Geospatial Applications
- Historical geographies: usable pasts and hidden histories
- Encountering Urban Worlds
- Global Capitalism: Digital and Sustainable Transformations
- Geographies of Home, Belonging and the Intimate
- Culture, Power and Spaces of Media
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Chartered Membership with that body.
Does BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria 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 BA Geography (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.