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BA (hons) Geography in University of Plymouth

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 14,200 Per Year
  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 42
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About BA (hons) Geography in University of Plymouth

Course Details

Geographers are ideally placed to tackle many of the world’s most pressing issues. From climate change to social justice, political unrest to disaster management, geography provides its graduates with unique insights into how we can make our planet a better place in which to live. Recently The Guardian described geography as the ‘must-have A-level’ – “a subject for our times”. It’s no surprise then that geography graduates have such good employment prospects.

Our geography degrees make the most of geography’s strengths in tackling head on the biggest global challenges we face. Modules have been designed to address many of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – developed by the UN as the “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all” – all of our degrees are fully accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

Key features

  • Choose from a range of human, physical and environmental geography modules – our stimulating programme of geographical studies includes theory and practical elements.
  • Develop your understanding of the ways in which humans interpret, organise and respond to aspects in their social, cultural, economic, political and physical environments through teaching that includes lectures, seminars, international residential fieldwork, tutorials, information and communications technology and geographic information systems.
  • Learn from expert, accessible, supportive staff who are skilled researchers in their field.
  • Benefit from our unique location, in the heart of the historical city of Plymouth, bordered by Dartmoor National Park as well as the Tamar Valley and South Hams Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devon and Cornwall have glorious beaches, coasts, rivers and estuaries.
  • Take advantage of a wide range of study abroad possibilities in Europe, North America and Australia, as well as a residential field course in years one and two.
  • Experience a valuable work placement programme, opening up a range of career opportunities such as consultancy, policy development and management, teaching, planning and conservation.
  • LABplus is a unique open access laboratory and resource centre designed for students studying science and engineering courses. The lab provides a flexible workspace, computing facilities, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources. 

Academic qualification equivalents

Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)

Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
  • IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
  • PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
  • PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)

University of Plymouth Highlights

Type Public
Campus Setting Rural
Application mode Panther Application or Common Application
Student Retention rate 68%
Cost of Attendance (2020-21) 39,322 USD
Number of Students UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758
Academic calendar Semester-based
Student-Faculty ratio 18:1
Financial Aids Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants
Graduation rate 54%
Tuition fee UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies

University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

  • Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
Financials UG PG
Tuition and Mandatory Fees 23,902 USD 765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD)
Room and meals 11,580 USD 11,580 USD
  • The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
Charges Amount
Athletics 290 USD
Student Activities 190 USD
Transportation fee 16 USD
Student Health fee 380 USD
Student Recreation 502 USD
Educ. Technology 466 USD
Registration 100 USD

Know more about Studying in UK

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 14,200

Total

£ 14,200