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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.

BA (Hons)
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Part-time
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Ormskirk
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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.

Published entryBBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) 112 UCAS Tar typical offer · Geography and Geology

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider

Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates

PlacementPublished placement option

Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysBook an Open Day

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2026 entryLive availability check

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

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) 112 UCAS Tar Geography and Geology. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Edge Hill University's official course page for the current offer.

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

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.

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UCAS codeL701quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L701). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by Apply directly to the provider

    Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Edge Hill University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£14,500 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at Edge Hill University →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published

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.

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Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify 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.

  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sociology & social sciences · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Sociology & Social Sciences nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£20,400 – £28,800
After 5 years LEO
£24,650 – £34,800
national rangeaxis £19,000 – £36,000

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.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Sociology & Social Sciences courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
89%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

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.

Live from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Edge Hill University

All students13,330
International4.5%
Aged 25+34.7%

Social sciences across the UK

Students275,900
Aged 25+37%

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.

Violent Crime 80Anti Social Behaviour 47Shoplifting 36Other Theft 12Criminal Damage Arson 9

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.

Common questions

Set by Edge Hill University. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
See the career and earnings data for Sociology & Social Sciences below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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