Human Geography
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Apply NowKey Facts
L70F-
UCAS Tariff
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Course duration
4 years
Available for September start 2025
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowBA Human Geography with integrated Foundation Year is delivered by Aberystwyth University’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and is the most established and experienced department of its kind - with the unique opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe.
Set on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is uniquely placed to make the most of the stunning landscapes that surround it, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities. This degree accredited by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) will equip you with the skills, abilities and expertise to face and engage with the challenges facing society today.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Human Geography from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2025
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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How to be a Student 1 | GS09520 | 20 |
How to be a Student 2 | GS09320 | 20 |
Information in a Post-Truth World | GS01120 | 20 |
Introduction to Social Science | GS09720 | 20 |
The "Othered" Migrant: Social Science Perspectives | GS09620 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Representing the Other: Cultures and Clashes | GS09820 | 20 |
Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places | GS00820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Conflict and Change: the making of urban and rural spaces | GS10220 | 20 |
Living in a Dangerous World | GS10020 | 20 |
Place and Identity | GS14220 | 20 |
Researching the World: data collection and analysis * | GS13020 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Earth Surface Environments | GS10520 | 20 |
How to Build a Planet * | GS11520 | 20 |
Key Concepts in Sociology | GS16120 | 20 |
Thinking Sociologically | GS15120 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Concepts for Geographers | GS20410 | 10 |
Placing Culture | GS22920 | 20 |
Placing Politics | GS23020 | 20 |
Social Research Methods * | GS20510 | 10 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Genders and Sexualities | GS20220 | 20 |
Geographical Information Systems | GS23710 | 10 |
Geographical Perspectives on the Sustainable Society | GS28910 | 10 |
Quantitative Data Analysis | GS23810 | 10 |
Human Geography Research Design and Fieldwork Skills | GS21520 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Geography Dissertation * | GS34040 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Everyday Social Worlds | GS33320 | 20 |
Memory Cultures: heritage, identity and power | GS37920 | 20 |
Modern British Landscapes | GS36220 | 20 |
The Global Countryside: Geographical and Sociological Perspectives | GS36820 | 20 |
The psychosocial century | GS30020 | 20 |
Urban Risk and Environmental Resilience | GS37520 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.