BSc Physical Geography / Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Mathematics and Geography, combining quantitative mathematical methods with physical geography. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Environmental Analysis, Fieldwork, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The degree is split equally between mathematics and geography modules, and a final-year dissertation allows independent research. Regular fieldwork takes advantage of the local coastal, fluvial, and biological geography around Aberystwyth.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC to include B in Mathematics IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level
See the highest paying Mathematics degrees in the UK →
See the highest paying Geography & Environmental Science degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 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 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Earth Surface Environments
- How to Build a Planet
- Living in a Dangerous World
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Further Algebra and Calculus
- Mathematical Analysis
- Coordinate and Vector Geometry
- Differential Equations
- Probability
- Statistics
- Complex Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Advanced Dynamics
- Applied Statistics
- Distributions and Estimation
- Hydrodynamics 1
- Hydrodynamics I
- Introduction to Abstract Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Geography Joint Honours/Major Project
- Applied Environmental Management
- Debates in Climate Science
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Past environments, future challenges
- Volcanic Activity: Hazards and Environmental Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Geography / Mathematics 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 £10,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Physical Geography / Mathematics at Aberystwyth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Geography / Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physical Geography / Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Geography / Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.