MA Geography
About this course
MA (Hons) Geography, with the option to specialise in human geography, physical geography, or combine elements of both. The programme includes field trips and projects with partner organisations, based on research across three themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods. Learning is supported by GIS (Geographic Information Systems), field equipment, and laboratory facilities.
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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 (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry).
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 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: 100%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA 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 MA 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 MA Geography 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 MA Geography at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is MA 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 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 Geography at University of Dundee?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.