- UCAS course code
- L701
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA Geography with Professional Placement
Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: L701 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Industrial experience
- Typical A-level offer: AAB
- Typical contextual A-level offer: BBB
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBC
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL
Course overview
- We're one of the top ten Geography departments in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
- Develop your geographical research skills, including field, laboratory, and computer-based techniques
- This course has normally included a fieldtrip. Past locations include Snowdonia, Greece, Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, and Morocco.
- Spend a full year in work experience to develop your employability and transferable skills.
- In Year 1 and Year 2, undertake 'free choice' options from across the University.
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
- Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
- Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
- Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.
You will explore the following goals in your course:
- Goal 1: No poverty
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Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 4700
- School/Faculty overview
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See: The School .
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