BSc Physical Geography (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
BSc in Physical Geography (with integrated year in industry), a physical geography degree focusing on earth systems, environmental processes, and spatial data. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The course includes a compulsory year in industry placement. The first year covers earth surface environments, planetary formation, life on earth, geohazards, and data collection through compulsory modules Earth Surface Environments, How to Build a Planet, Life on Earth, and Living in a Dangerous World. The second year progresses to laboratory techniques, glacial and fluvial processes, quaternary environmental change, and geographical data analysis via Geoscience Laboratory Techniques, Glacial and Fluvial Processes, Quaternary Environmental Change, and Research Design and Fieldwork Skills. The third year consists of a compulsory industrial work placement. The final year culminates in a major independent dissertation alongside optional study in areas such as applied environmental management, climate science, and earth observation.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
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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 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: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
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 15 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
- 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
- Work Placement
- Work Placement
- 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 (with integrated year in industry) 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 (with integrated year in industry) 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 (with integrated year in industry) 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 (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physical Geography (with integrated year in industry) 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 Physical Geography (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Geography (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.