BSc Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) Geography, covering relationships between dynamic environments and population across different scales. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course offers flexible pathways in Human Geography, Physical Geography, or a combined route. Practical learning is supported through laboratories, field equipment, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Recommended subject: Higher Level Geography Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Recommended subject: Higher Geography).
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 80%
- 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%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 77%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Biogeography
- Geographies of Children and Youth
- Geohazards
- Research Methods in Human Geography and Politics
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Advanced Field Research (Human Geography)
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Environmental Assessment
- Geography Dissertation
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Biogeography (Advanced)
- Advanced Environmental Criminology
- Advanced Geographies of Children and Youth
- Advanced Geohazards
- Geographical Information Systems (Advanced)
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict (Advanced)
- Polar Environments - Advanced
- Advanced Environmental Assessments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Dundee 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 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 BSc Geography at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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 BSc Geography at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at University of Dundee?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.