Physical Geography (BSc)

Access to HE Diploma

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, or which 30 must be a Distinction and 15 credits at Merit if a preferred subject.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)

H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 if no preferred subject is included or H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 if one or more preferred subjects included.

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016)

A2 A2 A2 A2 B1 B1 if no preferred subject is included or A2 A2 B1 B1 B1 B1 if one or more preferred subjects included

Irish certificate additional information

Preferred subjects are Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology and Politics.

Scottish Qualification

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.

Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3 D3 M2 if no prefered subject included or D3 M2 M2 if one or more preferred subject is included.

Cambridge Pre-U additional information

Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer where grade D3 can be used in lieu of grade A or M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.Preferred subjects are Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology and Politics.

Welsh Baccalaureate

AAB from 3 A Levels if no prefered subjects are included or AA from 2 A levels if one or more preferred subjects are included and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. or ABB from 3 A Levels if one or more preferred subjects are included. or AB from 2 A levels if one or more preferred subjects are included and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Welsh Baccalaureate additional information

Preferred subjects are Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology and Politics. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer

We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

T-Level

An overall distinction with grade A in the core element in the Science T-Level