BSc Geography with Applied GIS
About this course
BSc in Geography with Applied GIS is a geography degree centred on spatial analysis and environmental systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum provides grounding in physical and human geography alongside a specialisation in geographic information systems starting from the second year. The first year covers planetary history, contemporary environmental issues, geographical concepts, and foundational fieldwork through compulsory modules such as Earth System Science: The History of Our Planet, Geographies of Environment and Sustainability, Concepts in Geography, and Fieldwork in Geography, alongside optional study in cultural or global change topics. The second year introduces geospatial technology and advanced methodologies through compulsory modules including Introduction to Remote Sensing, Applied GIS: Mapping with Technology, Numerical Methods for Physical Geographers, and Research Design in Physical Geography. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as urban futures, migration, health geographies, environmental reconstruction, climate change, and sustainable seas, supplemented by field courses in northern Spain and Freiburg.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA - AAB. Required subjects: B in a science subject*. *Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Sport Science; Statistics. IB: 36/666 - 34/665.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 68%: 13 offers from 19 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 24%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Earth System Science: The History of Our Planet
- Earth System Science: Our Changing Planet
- Geographies of Environment and Sustainability
- Concepts in Geography
- Skills for Geography
- Fieldwork in Geography
- Geographies of Place, Identity and Culture
- Geographies of Global Change
- Introduction to Remote Sensing
- Applied GIS: Mapping with Technology
- Numerical Methods for Physical Geographers
- Research Design in Physical Geography
- Nature, Development and Justice
- Global Urban Futures
- Geographies of Migration
- Health Geographies
- Geographies of Change and Resistance
- Reconstructing Past Environments
- The Anthropocene
- Ecosystems of the Future: Climate Change, Terrestrial Feedbacks and Nature-Based Solutions
- Climate Change: Science and Society
- Sustainable Seas
- Catchment to Coast Field Course (Northern Spain)
- Environmental Futures Field Course
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Applied GIS at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £46,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography with Applied GIS at University of Exeter do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with Applied GIS at University of Exeter?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography with Applied GIS at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Geography with Applied GIS at University of Exeter?
68% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 13 offers from 19 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Geography with Applied GIS 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 BSc Geography with Applied GIS at University of Exeter?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.