BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad)
About this course
BSc in Geography (with integrated year studying abroad), a geography degree covering both physical and human aspects of the subject. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The programme includes a compulsory year studying abroad and is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). The first year introduces Earth Surface Environments, How to Build a Planet, Living in a Dangerous World, Place and Identity, Researching the World: data collection and analysis, and The city & the country: processes of conflict & changes. The second year features core studies in Practising Human Geography: Methods, Approaches, and Contexts and Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data, alongside optional modules such as Geoscience Laboratory Techniques and Quaternary Environmental Change. The final year centres on a compulsory Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science, supported by optional modules like Debates in Climate Science and Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 33%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Modules
- Earth Surface Environments
- How to Build a Planet
- Living in a Dangerous World
- Place and Identity
- Researching the World: data collection and analysis
- The city & the country: processes of conflict & changes
- Practising Human Geography: Methods, Approaches, and Contexts
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- How to Build a Sustainable Society
- Placing Culture
- Placing Politics
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
- Applied Environmental Management
- Debates in Climate Science
- Everyday Social Worlds
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Landscape, Culture and Society in 20th Century Britain
- Memory Cultures: heritage, identity and power
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Nation, Society, & Space
- Past environments, future challenges
- The psychosocial century
- Urban Risk and Environmental Resilience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Does BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.