BSc Geography and Environmental Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Science. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course includes an internship module for work experience and an Advanced Field Research module preparing students for a final-year dissertation. Specialist laboratory facilities and GIS software support learning throughout the programme.
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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 There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Recommended subject: Higher Geography).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 79%: 27 offers from 34 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 88%
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%
- Sales occupations: 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
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Biogeography
- Geographies of Children and Youth
- Geohazards
- Environmental Criminology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Polar Environments
- Environmental Assessment
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Environmental Science Dissertation
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Biogeography (Advanced)
- Geography Dissertation
- 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 and Environmental Science 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 BSc Geography and Environmental Science 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 BSc Geography and Environmental Science at University of Dundee?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography and Environmental Science 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 BSc Geography and Environmental Science at University of Dundee?
79% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 27 offers from 34 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Geography and Environmental Science 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 and Environmental Science 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 and Environmental Science at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.