MA Environmental Sustainability and Geography
About this course
MA (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Science, combining the study of physical and human environments. Core topics include laboratory techniques, research methods, fieldwork, environmental analysis, and human behaviour. The course covers themes of environmental futures, communities, and geospatial methods. An optional internship year is available, and an independent dissertation is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (View source data of all entry requirements for this course.).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 77%: 37 offers from 48 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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 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
- ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
Modules
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Sustainable Development and the Environment
- Countryside Planning and Management
- Reading Urban Places
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Managing Built and Natural Environments
- Shaping the Environment: Politics, Environmentalism and Activism
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Shaping Cities: Politics, Theory and Practice
- People and Places
- Environmental Assessment
- Biogeography
- Research Methods in Human Geography and Politics
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Advanced Field Research (Human Geography)
- Geographical Information Systems
- Tourism, Transnationalism and Mobility
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Environmental Science Dissertation
- Advanced Environmental Criminology
- Advanced Geohazards
- Geographical Information Systems (Advanced)
- Polar Environments - Advanced
- Advanced Environmental Assessments
- Independent Research Study
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Environmental Sustainability 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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability and Geography at University of Dundee?
77% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 37 offers from 48 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Environmental Sustainability and Geography at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
Does MA Environmental Sustainability 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 Sustainability and Geography at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.