BA Geography
About this course
BA (Hons) Geography, combining human and physical geography across social, political, economic and environmental dimensions. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a five-day field study in North Wales and is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in Mathematics and English Language or Welsh, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification/s. Offers are tariff based, 104 -1360tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: Including a C grade or above in Geography. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H5 or above in Geography at the Higher Level) Access: Science or Environmental/Land-based or Humanities course (merit grade required in the Geography element) BTEC National Extended Diploma in Countryside Management or Applied Science**: DMM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Laboratory Skills**: DMM - DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): DMM - DDD in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Countryside and Environment, Forestry & Arboriculture)** Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted. T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 23%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 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 Systems and Processes
- Geography Field Study (North Wales)
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Year 1 Tutorials
- Tutorials Year 1
- Introducing Human Geographies
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Britain: Blitz to Brexit, UK Politics and the Post-war World
- Social Divisions
- Ecosystem Function and Services
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Climate Change: Science and Impacts
- Geographical Fieldwork and Research Skills
- Space, Power and Ideology
- Becoming a Researcher
- Sustainable Development: From Global to Local
- Sustainable Development
- Geospatial Data Skills
- Natural Hazards
- Poverty and Inequality
- Contemporary Social and Political Debates
- Catchment Processes
- Fluvial Geomorphology
- Critical Thinking in Geography
- Geography Dissertation
- Traethawd Hir yn Naearyddiaeth
- Daearyddiaeth Bwyd: Arloesi a Mentergarwch
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Sustainable Communities
- Professional Placement
- Food Geographies: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Governing Society and Environment
- The Urban Anthropocene
- Environmental Policy
- Field Course: Tenerife
- Geoarchaeology
- Housing Policy
- Globalisation and Social Change
- Climate Change and Environmental Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500.
What do graduates of BA Geography at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography at Bangor University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography at Bangor 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 BA Geography 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 BA Geography at Bangor University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.