BA Geography
About this course
BA in Geography, a geography degree within the geography subject area. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option of spending a year studying abroad or gaining employment experience on a professional placement. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Geographies of Place, Identity and Culture, Geographies of Global Change, Geographies of Environment and Sustainability, Concepts in Geography, Skills for Geography, and Fieldwork in Geography, alongside optional studies in Earth System Science: The History of Our Planet. The second year advances methodologies through compulsory modules like Ideas in Geography, Research Methodologies in Action, and Doing Human Geography Research. Optional modules throughout the course allow students to explore diverse areas including Global Urban Futures, Geographies of Migration, Health Geographies, and Sustainable Seas.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-AAB. Required subjects: B in a humanities or social science subject*. *Accepted humanities/social science subjects include: Ancient History/History; Business/Business Studies; Economics; English; Environmental Science; Geography; Government and Politics; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology. IB: 36/666 - 34/665.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Geography (L705) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 101 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 490 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 28%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Geographies of Place, Identity and Culture
- Geographies of Global Change
- Geographies of Environment and Sustainability
- Concepts in Geography
- Skills for Geography
- Fieldwork in Geography
- Earth System Science: The History of Our Planet
- Earth System Science: Our Changing Planet
- Ideas in Geography
- Research Methodologies in Action
- Doing Human Geography Research
- Nature, Development and Justice
- Global Urban Futures
- Geographies of Migration
- Health Geographies
- Geographies of Change and Resistance
- Climate Change: Science and Society
- Sustainable Seas
- Sustainable Communities Field Course (Avignon - Marseille)
- Making Place Field Course (Paris)
- City of Flows Field Course (Antwerp)
- Environmental Futures Field Course
- Reconstructing Past Environments
- The Anthropocene
- Ecosystems of the Future: Climate Change, Terrestrial Feedbacks and Nature-Based Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £46,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography at University of Exeter do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography at University of Exeter?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does BA Geography at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Geography at University of Exeter?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.