BA (Hons) Geography Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BA (Hons) Geography at Edge Hill University is a nationally recognised UK degree,, and awarded Silver for teaching quality by the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
BA (Hons) Geography is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sociology & Social Sciences, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Contemporary Geographical ResearchCompulsory20 credits
Module details
introduces you to geographical research, enabling you to identify and use geographical information in appropriate and effective ways. The module will develop a number of subject-specific skills including geographical research methodologies, map and cartographical skills, statistical analysis and fieldwork, from note-taking and sketching to risk assessments and specific geographical techniques. You will discover how to select and apply appropriate statistical tests for the analysis of geographica
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Contemporary Geographical SkillsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
is designed to develop your skills in collecting, handling, analysing and presenting geographical data and information. The module will focus first on acquiring information and data from library sources and in the field, introducing you to a range of field data collection techniques. Subsequently, the focus will be on data analysis using spreadsheets and statistical testing and on data presentation in graphical format. You will be introduced to the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) f
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Earth, Climate and EnvironmentCompulsory20 credits
Module details
provides an overview of physical geography examining basic concepts and their development. You will discover the physical framework of the earth's surface and investigate the materials and processes operating there. The module covers climatic and environmental processes including aspects of biogeography, meteorology, hydrology and geomorphology.
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Exam
- Space, Place and TimeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
provides a broad introduction to the study of human geography, identifying and exploring key inter-relationships, namely between people, places and environments. You will learn conceptual and theoretical approaches to the study of human geography. Attention focuses on the role of time, space and scale in human geography as well as environment and culture. In addition, the module will introduce you to current debates, concerns and issues within the discipline.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Environmental IssuesOptional20 credits
Module details
provides an awareness and understanding of the nature of environmental issues facing the world today. The module explores the important impact that people have on the environment and the influence that the environment exerts on people. It will focus on both natural hazards and the modification of environmental systems by human activity and the problems this may pose. You will have the opportunity to consider issues such as climatic change, water quality, flooding, biodiversity loss and human vul
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Geographical CuriosityOptional20 credits
Module details
explores the multidisciplinary nature of Geography. The module will introduce you to the nature and scope of geography as a science, exploring the development of the subject and reviewing key conceptual frameworks. More broadly, you will develop your geographical 'mindset' from the outset of your programme.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Language 1Optional20 credits
Module details
is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. The module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encoura
Assessment: 85% Coursework 15% Practical
Year 2 10 modules
- Becoming a Social ResearcherCompulsory20 credits
Module details
provides you with an important grounding in social research methods. The module gives you an overview of the fundamental aspects of social research including philosophical approaches to knowledge production, literature searching, sampling and ethics. It addresses both quantitative and qualitative approaches. You will have the opportunity to choose a topic and design, conduct and report on a piece of your own research. This will involve the use of a range of different methods including interviews
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Digital GeographyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
develops your knowledge and skills in remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) which are widely used in a variety of fields including planning, health studies, environmental investigations and resource management. The module focuses on remote sensing analysis and interpretation of aerial and satellite imagery, which has transformed the manner in which geographers and geoscientists view the Earth. You will explore how remote sensing and GIS have greatly improved our understanding
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- GeoHumanities Field ResearchCompulsory20 credits
Module details
will extend your knowledge and understanding of the diversity of spaces and places in an overseas field setting. You will have the opportunity to apply techniques to new scenarios, investigate processes and explore a range of physical and anthropogenic environments. The module will improve your cultural and social capital, and develop employability skills
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- BiogeographyOptional20 credits
Module details
examines spatial and temporal patterns of living organisms over the earth's surface and highlights the fundamental processes and causal factors which determine these patterns. This includes themes such as climate, evolutionary history, continental drift, spatial area, isolation, succession and disturbance. Key themes such as biodiversity and the history and development of ecological communities through time run through the whole module. The module culminates in exploring the impacts of human med
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Climate and Environmental ChangeOptional20 credits
Module details
provides you with a detailed understanding of the climate and environment systems. We will cover a range of climatic atmospheric processes including the development of weather systems, with a specific focus on mid-latitude weather. Climatic variability of planet Earth is then investigated using palaeoenvironmental techniques to examine past climate/environment change, and modelled climatic projections to explore future scenarios. You will develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of mete
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Cultural Representations and the MediaOptional20 credits
Module details
recognises that all media messages are representational constructions. The module enables you to gain a better understanding of the cultural and ideological constructions associated with representation. It also explores the politics of representation and systems of power. You will be asked to consider how to define representation, how representation functions within contemporary media and culture, and what role stereotypes play in the construction of reality and identity. You will analyse a seri
Assessment: 70% Coursework 30% Practical
- Field BotanyOptional20 credits
Module details
is a field-based module, providing you with an opportunity to conduct a detailed study of a particular group of organisms. The module introduces the full range of vascular plant diversity across a range of habitats alongside supporting work using keys and microscopes. The module also incorporates coverage of community classifications.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Landscape DynamicsOptional20 credits
Module details
develops your knowledge and understanding of geomorphology of the earth's surface, examining a range of geomorphic processes and their resultant landforms. The module will focus in-depth on selected landscapes, such as those associated with fluvial, hillslope and periglacial environments, investigating in detail the geomorphic processes and landform characteristics of each. The dynamic nature of earth surface environments will be illustrated through lectures, practical classes and fieldwork.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Political GeographyOptional20 credits
Module details
is one of the most important subdisciplines of human geography. The module provides a deeper understanding of various ways in which power produces, and is produced by, spaces and places in which they operate. You will discover the spatial nature of political power, thereby enabling deeper theoretical and practical insights into the relationship between space, place, territory and politics. With specific attention to how power is related to and distributed across space, the module interposes theo
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Work-based learning and EmployabilityOptional
Module details
is designed to bridge the world of higher education with the world of work. You will develop a critical understanding of the changing context of work and of social, economic and polit
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
Who it's for
This course suits students seeking flexible, part-time study in geography at degree level. It's designed for those balancing academic work with other commitments, whether professional, personal or educational. The part-time structure allows you to progress at a pace that fits your circumstances whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
University & format
This BA (Hons) degree is studied part-time at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk. The course is taught in English. Edge Hill is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this degree is nationally recognised. The university received a Silver rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L701). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Sociology & Social Sciences graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sociology & social sciences · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sociology & Social Sciences nationally
National figures for Sociology & Social Sciences graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Sociology & Social Sciences graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sociology & Social Sciences graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Local authorities
- Charities & NGOs
- Research organisations
- Government & universities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sociology & Social Sciences graduates.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Social sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sociology & Social Sciences right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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