BSc Physical Geography And Oceanography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physical Geography and Oceanography, an undergraduate degree exploring the physical and chemical processes shaping the Earth's marine and terrestrial environments. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students undertake practical fieldwork using a research vessel and local coastal sites. The first year establishes fundamental principles through Earth Systems and Processes, Fundamentals of Oceanography, and Environmental Data and Analysis. The second year advances into specialized topics with modules such as Ice and Oceans, Ship-based Field Course, and Communicating Science. The final year involves an independent research project via the Dissertation module alongside Rivers, Coasts and Oceans. Optional modules allow students to explore subjects such as Marine Pollution, Applied Geophysics, and Geoarchaeology.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 112 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including grades BC in two science subjects (Biology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Statistics, Geology, Physics, Psychology, Computing). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DMM - DDM International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including H5 in two science subject) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE Science* Pass Required T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 58%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 69%
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 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 20%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Geography Field Study (North Wales)
- Anglesey Geology Field Course
- Marine Biogeochemistry
- Geographical Fieldwork and Research Skills
- Ice and Oceans
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Climate Change: Science and Impacts
- Natural Hazards
- Catchment Processes
- Water, Air and Soil Pollution
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Remote Sensing and Geophysics
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Dissertation
- Marine Pollution
- Coastal Processes Field Study
- Applied Geophysics
- Marine Geology and Applications
- Catchment Modelling and Analysis
- Geoarchaeology
- Sediment Dynamics
- Oceans, Atmosphere and Climate
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Geography And Oceanography at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Physical Geography And Oceanography at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Geography And Oceanography at Bangor University?
71% 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 And Oceanography at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BSc Physical Geography And Oceanography at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Geography And Oceanography at Bangor University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.