Geographic Information Science BSc Honours
UCAS Code: F862 (3 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

ABB-BBB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography A levels. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at A or AS level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AABBB-ABBB at Higher Grade including Mathematics and preferably Geography. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 32-34 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, to include a minimum of Grade B in Maths.

+ Access Qualifications

A unit in Mathematical Studies or Quantitative Methods is essential. IT, Engineering Science and geographical- or environmental-related units are desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Distinction and, in addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDM-DMM, to include Mathematics Level III at Distinction grade.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, M2, M2 - M2, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB-BBC excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography A levels. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

In any subject at overall DMM-MMM.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

+ International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

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