MA Environmental Science and Geography
About this course
MA (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Science, combining geography with environmental science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The MA version permits study of modules from other subjects such as History, English, Philosophy, and Politics. Students complete a dissertation in the final year and have opportunities for field trips and working with partner organisations.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (a Science subject from Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 69%: 24 offers from 35 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
Modules
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Geographies of Health and Disability
- Research Methods in Human Geography and Politics
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Advanced Field Research (Human Geography)
- Geographical Information Systems
- Geographies of Power
- Tourism, Transnationalism and Mobility
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Environmental Science Dissertation
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Advanced Environmental Remote Sensing
- Geography Dissertation
- Advanced Geographies of Health and Disability
- Geographical Information Systems (Advanced)
- Geographies of Power (Advanced)
- Advanced Tourism, Transnationalism and Mobility
- Advanced Environmental Assessments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £35,000.
What do graduates of MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee?
69% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 24 offers from 35 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee 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 MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Environmental Science and Geography at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.