Undergraduate courses

We offer a choice of exciting and challenging degree programmes. All of our undergraduate courses are designed in relation to professional validation and are delivered by experts in their fields.

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Environmental Science

Investigate how different physical and biological processes shape ecosystems and environments on Earth.

BSc Environmental Science

Undergraduate

Environmental Science BSc

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code F900
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore the processes which impact the wide range of ecosystems and environments on Earth. You can tailor your degree to suit your interests and focus on specialisms such as climate change, conservation, sustainability and environmental quality and technology.

Environmental Science BSc  - 2025 entry

Geography

Understand how human and natural processes shape our environment - develop the skills to address major global issues such as environmental pollution and poverty.

BA Geography (Human)

Undergraduate

Geography BA

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L700
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore the relationship between people and the planet with our human geography degree. You'll learn how to address key global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.

Geography BA - 2025 entry

BSc Geography (Physical)

Undergraduate

Geography BSc

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code F800
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Examine patterns and processes in the natural environment with our physical geography degree. You’ll develop practical skills in the field and address global issues such as natural hazards, climate change and rising sea levels.

Geography BSc - 2025 entry 

BA Geography and Planning

Undergraduate

Geography and Planning BA

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code LK74
3 years
/ Full-time

Combining human geography with planning, this course allows you to tackle issues of environmental and social justice within the context of urban development.

Geography and Planning BA - 2025 entry

BA Global Sustainable Development

From climate change to poverty and inequalities to security - you’ll develop the skills to examine emerging global issues, and how you can make a positive difference to the world around you.

Undergraduate

Global Sustainable Development BA

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L800
3 years
/ Full-time

Take an interdisciplinary focus on international development, examining global issues through the lens of social justice and sustainability. You will benefit from innovative practice-based learning, and develop your professional skills in research, ethics, policy analysis and stakeholder management.

Global Sustainable Development BA - 2025 entry

Urban Studies and Planning

Develop the skills, knowledge and experience to help shape the urban and built environment for future generations.

MPlan Urban Studies & Planning

Undergraduate

Urban Studies and Planning MPlan(UG)

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code K400
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Gain the skills, knowledge and qualification to enter planning and related professions with our four-year integrated masters degree.

Urban Studies and Planning MPlan - 2025 entry

BA Urban Studies

Urban Studies BA - 2025 entry

Foundation year courses

Our foundation year courses are designed to give people without standard university entry qualifications the best possible preparation for success on the degree of their choice.

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