BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language
About this course
BSc in BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language, a geography and modern languages degree centred on physical and human geography with a year abroad at a partner university. Core topics include Data Analysis. The course includes UK residential field trips in the first year and an overseas trip in the second year, followed by a third year spent studying abroad at an institution in Bonn, Grenoble, Lyon, Granada or Valencia. The programme concludes with a self-directed dissertation project and holds accreditation from the Royal Geographical Society. The course begins with a broad overview covering cities and societies, Earth's climate, and oceans and life. Subsequent study moves towards specialist units allowing students to explore areas including geographic data science, political economies and mobilities, and water and environment. The curriculum also features modules focusing on nature and environment, cryosphere, and geohumanities. A final-year dissertation project consolidates the research and methodological skills acquired throughout the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 55 offers from 60 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 57 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 9%
- Finance Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 49%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- cities and societies
- cryosphere
- Earth's climate
- geographic data science
- geohumanities
- nature and environment
- oceans and life
- political economies and mobilities
- water and environment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £58,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol do next?
77% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 55 offers from 60 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol 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 Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.