BSc Marine Geography
About this course
BSc in Geography, with a focus on marine and coastal environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Fieldwork takes place at locations such as the Bristol Channel, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Gower, with the option of an overseas fieldtrip. A Marine Geography Dissertation is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (with 1 science subject) or BBB (with 2 science subjects)
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 25%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 11%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 36%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- World of Dynamic Environments
- Exploring Planet Earth
- GIS, Maps and Analytical Skills
- Geography Field Skills
- Understanding the Living Planet
- Fundamentals of Geographical Science
- Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis
- The Coastal System
- The Ocean-Atmosphere System
- Geographical Fieldwork and Perspectives
- Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Science
- Process Geomorphology & Hydrology
- Marine Geography Dissertation
- Marine Geomatics
- Marine Environmental Systems
- Advanced Geography Fieldwork I
- Hazards, Risk and Resilience
- Extreme Environments: biogeochemical perspectives
- Global Climate Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Geography at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £34,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Geography at Cardiff 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 BSc Marine Geography at Cardiff University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Marine Geography at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Marine Geography at Cardiff University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.