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Bachelor of Geography at Heriot-Watt University is a 3-year BSc (Hons) geography degree at the Edinburgh campus. Develop human and physical geography, GIS, hydrology, and coastal geography skills through practice-led teaching at Heriot-Watt’s School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, with strong links to planning, environmental consultancy, and sustainability employers across Scotland and the wider UK.
Study at a university ranked #325 in the world and #36 in the UK in QS World University Rankings, with Geography ranked #251–300 worldwide and #66 in the UK in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide.
Year one builds human and physical geography foundations; year two covers surveying, GIS, hydrology, and urban geography; year three completes your degree with marine, coastal, and geomorphology specialisms.
Indicative total fees are £63,576 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels BBC, STPM BBC (excluding Chinese and Malay), IB 29 points, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.0 overall with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 (writing minimum 4.5), CEFR mid-B2, or Pearson Academic PTE 63 (minimum 59) is required.
Career outcomes include geographer, urban planner, and environmental consultant roles.
Study at Edinburgh with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Heriot-Watt University ranks #251–300 worldwide for Environmental Sciences and #66 in the UK for Geography & Environmental Science in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide, reflecting strong geography teaching at the Edinburgh campus.
Ranked #325 in the world, #36 in the UK, and #6 in Scotland in the QS World University Rankings — a globally recognised Scottish university with strong graduate outcomes.
Ranked #39 in the UK overall in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with top 40 in the UK for Arts & Humanities, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physical Sciences.
Ranked #31 in the UK and #5 in Scotland in the Complete University Guide — combining academic strength with career-focused geography and environmental education.
Study at the Edinburgh campus — Heriot-Watt University’s Scottish capital campus with modern geoscience and geography teaching facilities and strong links to planning, environmental, and sustainability employers across Edinburgh and the wider UK.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Heriot-Watt University.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Heriot-Watt University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Heriot-Watt University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
The Bachelor of Geography is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Edinburgh, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one introduces geography today, dynamic earth, introduction to human geography, and shaping tomorrow together. You build foundational human and physical geography skills for professional geography study, preparing for GIS, hydrology, urban geography, and coastal geography modules in years two and three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Geography Today |
| Dynamic Earth 1 |
| Introduction to Human Geography |
| Shaping Tomorrow Together A |
Year two develops surveying and GIS, catchment hydrology, and city life and difference. Modules combine spatial analysis with human and physical geography, building competencies for marine, coastal, and geomorphology study in your final year.
| Module title |
|---|
| Surveying and GIS |
| Catchment Hydrology |
| City Life and Difference |
Year three completes your BSc (Hons) with marine and coastal geography, river geomorphology form and process, and theories and methods in geography. You consolidate advanced geography knowledge valued by employers in urban planning, environmental consultancy, and sustainability roles across Scotland and the wider UK.
| Module title |
|---|
| Marine and Coastal Geography |
| River Geomorphology: Form and Process |
| Theories and Methods in Geography 1 |
Heriot-Watt University offers September intake for this degree at Edinburgh. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Heriot-Watt University or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Heriot-Watt University and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 GBP = — MYR
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