Physical Geography and Environment MEnv
Course Overview - Physical Geography and Environment MEnv
Understanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.
This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability. Youll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that incorporate natural resource management and conservation, environmental policy and environm...
Understanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.<br/><br/>This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability. Youll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that incorporate natural resource management and conservation, environmental policy and environmental economics. This course was formerly known as Environmental Geography (MEnv).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F805
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Geography and Science-related units.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
With 5 in Higher Level Geography plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level Geography or Geology plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level Geography or Geology plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
C
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
A level
A,A,B
Essential Subjects: Geography or Geology plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential.
T Level
Not Accepted
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £31,100 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
