Education and Geography
About this course
BA/BSc (Hons) in Education and Geography. This programme combines education studies with geography across a three-year full-time route. Students undertake work placements in educational settings and participate in international Geography field trips. A four-year full-time route with a Professional Placement Year is also available.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. Entry requirements for PGCE courses The entry requirements for subsequent interview to the PGCE programme may alter (for example if the DfE changes entry requirements for PGCE courses). You’ll be advised of any changes during the degree.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 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: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 42%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 9%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 8%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 44%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Education and Geography at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £32,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of Education and Geography at Bath Spa University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Education and Geography at Bath Spa University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Education and Geography at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Education and Geography at Bath Spa University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.