BSc (Hons) Geography Bachelor's degree at Hertfordshire
BSc (Hons) Geography at Hertfordshire covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Geography is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Hertfordshire. 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.
Level 4 9 modules
- Introduction to Field ResearchCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Climate Change and the Climate CrisisCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Understanding EcologyCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Contemporary Human GeographiesCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Earth's Dynamic SystemsCompulsory15 Credits credits
- The Living PlanetCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Society and PlaceCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Investigations in Geography and EnvironmentCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Academic and Professional SkillsCompulsory0 Credits credits
Level 5 13 modules
- Earth's Changing SurfaceOptional15 Credits credits
- Population DynamicsOptional15 Credits credits
- Fieldwork in Geography and EnvironmentCompulsory15 Credits credits
- GIS FundamentalsCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Ice Age EarthOptional15 Credits credits
- Social and Spatial InequalitiesOptional15 Credits credits
- Geographical and Environmental Research DesignCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Catchment to CoastOptional15 Credits credits
- Food, Society and DevelopmentOptional15 Credits credits
- People, Place and MobilitiesOptional15 Credits credits
- Aquatic EcologyOptional15 Credits credits
- GIS and Remote SensingOptional15 Credits credits
- Employability and EntrepreneurshipCompulsory0 Credits credits
Level 6 13 modules
- Geopolitics in a Changing WorldOptional15 Credits credits
- Glacial ProcessesOptional15 Credits credits
- Sustainable FuturesCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Natural Hazards and Resilience in the UKCompulsory15 Credits credits
- Dissertation - Geography and EnvironmentCompulsory30 Credits credits
- Advanced GISOptional15 Credits credits
- Shaping Urban PlacesOptional15 Credits credits
- Reconstructing Anthropocene EnvironmentsOptional15 Credits credits
- Disasters and DevelopmentOptional15 Credits credits
- Earth Observation: Monitoring a Changing PlanetOptional15 Credits credits
- Professional GISOptional15 Credits credits
- Identity, Difference and SocietyOptional15 Credits credits
- Arctic and Alpine EnvironmentsOptional15 Credits credits
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.
What you'll study
This part-time degree in Geography equips you to analyse societies, institutions and social change. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in sociology, social problems and policy, and social research methods, building skills in interviews, surveys and research ethics. In year two, you'll move into social theory, exploring thinkers from Marx and Weber onwards, whilst developing quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Applied streams, such as criminology, social policy, gender and identity, or migration, let you deepen your focus. In your final year, you'll choose specialist options relevant to your interests, engage with research-led seminars on contemporary social questions, and complete your own empirical or theoretical research project. Throughout, the course emphasises understanding inequality, social order and how societies respond to change.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible study whilst developing expertise in geography across theoretical and practical dimensions. The part-time structure allows you to balance study with work or other commitments. You'll engage with specialist options tailored to your interests and complete an independent project, building research capability and professional skills alongside disciplinary knowledge.
Careers & job market
Across Sociology and Social Sciences courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows geography graduates earn £23,000–£30,000 starting out, £20,400–£28,800 after three years, and £24,650–£34,800 after five years.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Geography is studied part-time at the University of Hertfordshire, a public university in the UK, and is taught in English. The university is a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. The institution holds a Silver award for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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 F800). 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 Hertfordshire →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.
Sociology AdjunctCommonwealth Of VirginiaSociology ECT - High-Achieving Secondary School in BrightonMarchant RecruitmentHead of Psychology and SociologyTeacherActiveWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Hertfordshire
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 University Of Hertfordshire
933 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 Hertfordshire from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,450 / 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 Hertfordshire’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 Hertfordshire and gov.uk before you apply.
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