Geography BA Honours
UCAS Code: L701 (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

AAB-ABB including Geography and excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) is also required.

+ Scottish Qualifications

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

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34-35 points with Geography at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B-A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, including Geography.

+ Access Qualifications

A level 3 geographical-based unit is desirable, and for the BSc programme a level 3 science-related unit is required. At least 30 level 3 credits at 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)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Geography. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) is also required.

+ 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.

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