About MA (hons) Geography, Society And Environment in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

The Geography, Society and Environment degree is designed for students who are interested in human geography and related topics in urban design, social policy, cities and modern studies. Overall, this degree explores the ways in which people shape and are shaped by the places and environments in which they live. How do cities change and how do the people involved shape those cities and neighbourhoods? How does the built environment shape our behaviour? What makes some places healthier or happier or more resilient?

You will develop field work skills in surveying, mapping and site assessment with field work and site visits as a key strand in your learning. You will develop important research skills through core modules in statistics, data analysis and research methods which you will apply to your final year research dissertation. Cross-disciplinary and problem-based working helps students acquire the skills needed to work in multi-disciplinary teams and solve real-world problems. 

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements 

• Highers AABB
• A-Levels BBC - ABB
• Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
• BTEC DMM (in a relevant subject)
• HNC B in graded unit (in relevant HNC)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC
• A-Levels BBC - ABB

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BB plus Highers AABB
• A-Levels ABB
• Int. Baccalaureate 34 points
• HNC A in graded unit (in a relevant subject area)
• HND BB in graded units (in a relevant subject area)
• BTEC DDM (in a relevant subject)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Built Environment

• Year 3

  HND AB in graded units (in a relevant subject area)

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.