Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?

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  1. NedSchneably's Avatar
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    Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    I was looking at entry requirements for Psychology at Aberdeen University and it states a minimum of 120 UCAS points from 2 science subjects. I do Geography, Psychology and Economics. Would my subjects be acceptable? Thanks.
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    (Original post by NedSchneably)
    I was looking at entry requirements for Psychology at Aberdeen University and it states a minimum of 120 UCAS points from 2 science subjects. I do Geography, Psychology and Economics. Would my subjects be acceptable? Thanks.
    Some universities/courses accept geography as a science, but others don't. Best thing to do would be to email the admission tutor and ask them!
  3. eawilliams's Avatar
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    I think it counts as a Humanities subject rather than a science But it does depend on the University!
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    humanities/arts generally.
  5. LETSJaM's Avatar
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    It depends on the uni. But very competitive uni's tend not to.

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  6. Raza098's Avatar
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    I thought it would be humanities?
  7. Felineyx's Avatar
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    It can be either, actually. Does it not have a list of acceptable Science subjects nearby, as usually there's a list around.
  8. NedSchneably's Avatar
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    (Original post by Felineyx)
    It can be either, actually. Does it not have a list of acceptable Science subjects nearby, as usually there's a list around.
    That's what I'm trying to find
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    I would email them just to be safe. It probably will be classed as a science though by them...
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    Aberdeen Do count geography as a science sometimes - normally referred to as a social science though
  11. tri_zone's Avatar
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    Re: Does Geography count as a "science" A-Level?
    Hi
    I was also trying to find the answer and I called the uni of LSBU the tutor said in a very diplomatic way "Loosely we count the Geography as a science subject" so there is still doubt.
    est bet call the concerning uni and let us know
    Best
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