Geography and Planning BA Honours
UCAS Code: LK74 (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 including Geography.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AABBB-BBBBB at Higher Grade including Geography. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 30-34 points. Geography at Higher Level preferable.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B-ABBBB at Higher Level.

+ Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction (including Geography and an environmental-based subject) and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. A unit in English Language is essential.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

To include at least 150 credits at Merit grade.

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

Overall DDM-DMM.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,M2,M2-M2,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Geography.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBC preferably including Geography. AS level Geography required if not offered at A 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)

Overall 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.

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