MSci Geography
About this course
Master in Science in Geography MSci, a geography degree focused on environmental systems, human societies, and geographical research. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The four-year programme includes an extended period of study incorporating advanced research training and an additional dissertation. The first year covers foundational principles through LC Fieldwork: Principles and Practice, LC Applied GIS and Data Science, and LC Societies, Space and Place. The second year develops targeted investigation skills via modules such as LI Field Research Skills for Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences, LI Environmental Pollution and Management, and LI Urban Geography. The final stages allow students to pursue specialised interests through advanced options like LH Advanced Fieldwork Research, LH Climate change in the Earth System, and LH Professional Placement.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 32 points overall.. BTEC: We welcome students studying BTEC qualifications as an alternative to A levels, and accept BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate. Please contact us for further guidance.
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 26%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 20%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- LC Applied GIS and Data Science
- LC Connected Earth: Environmental Systems and Change
- LC Discover Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES): Academic and Professional Futures
- LC Fieldwork: Principles and Practice
- LC Research Design for Geographers and Planners
- LC Societies, Space and Place
- LI Dissertation Labs for Human Geography and Planning
- LI Dissertation Labs: theory and practice for Physical Geography and Environmental Science
- LI Field Research Skills for Human Geography and Planning
- LI Field Research Skills for Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences
- LI Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems
- LI Cultural Geographies
- LI Development Geographies
- LI Digital data capture and analysis
- LI Ecological Systems
- LI Environmental Human Geography
- LI Environmental Pollution and Management
- LI Geological Natural Hazards
- LI Hydroclimatology: Climate and Water
- LI Hydrology and River Management
- LI Political Geographies
- LI Social Geographies
- LI Urban Geography
- LH Human Geography or Planning Research
- LH Physical Geography Research
- LH Advanced Fieldwork Research
- LH Catchment Processes, Environmental Change and Restoration
- LH Climate change in the Earth System
- LH Conservation Practice: Genes to Ecosystems
- LH Conservation: theory into practice
- LH Cultural Geographies of Development
- LH Environmental Research in High Latitudes
- LH Geographies of Childhood and Education
- LH Geographies of Russia in a Regional and Global Context
- LH Geography in the Classroom
- LH Geopolitics and global challenges. Middle East | Russia | Cities
- LH Governance of Environmental and Energy Transitions
- LH Palaeoclimates
- LH Politics of Environment
- LH Pollution Impact and Environmental Management
- LH Professional Placement
- LH Regenerating Urban Communities
- LH Resource Governance
- LH Responses to Global Environmental Change
- LH Tectonics and Volcanology
- LH Urban Environments in the Global South
- LH Urbanity and Wellbeing
- LH Work, Migration and Alternative Economies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Geography at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,000.
What do graduates of MSci Geography at University of Birmingham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Geography at University of Birmingham?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Geography at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is MSci Geography at University of Birmingham 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 MSci Geography at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Geography at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.