BSc Physical Geography
About this course
BSc in Geography, covering physical geography and environmental science. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and begins with a foundation year before the standard three-year degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- 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: 100%
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
- Environmental Management
- How to be a Student 1
- How to be a Student 2
- Information in a Post-Truth World
- Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places
- Representing the Other: Cultures and Clashes
- The "Othered" Migrant: Social Science Perspectives
- Earth Surface Environments
- How to Build a Planet
- Life on Earth
- Living in a Dangerous World
- Researching the World: data collection and analysis
- Rocks and Minerals
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Geoscience for a Sustainable World
- How to Build a Sustainable Society
- Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
- Applied Environmental Management
- Biogeochemistry and Health
- Debates in Climate Science
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Past environments, future challenges
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Geography 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 Physical Geography at Aberystwyth University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Geography at Aberystwyth University?
92% 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 at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physical Geography 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.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Geography at Aberystwyth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.