Geography
About this course
BSc/MA/MA(SocSci) in Geography, a geography degree focused on the surface of the Earth, encompassing physical and human landscapes and their interrelationships. The honours programme combines core and optional courses to allow tailoring of option choices. The first year covers the foundations through Geography 1: Living in a Changing World. The second year continues with Geography 2. The third year builds advanced competencies through Geographical Techniques, Geographic Thought, and Research Skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: Applicants to Geography (BSc) : A-level Science subject at Grade B. Applicants to Geography (MA/MA SocSci) : A-level English or Humanities subject.) IB: 32 (5,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Science subject.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects at AA (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* (minimum requirement of ABB in S5) Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 76%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 12%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Geography 1: Living in a Changing World
- Geography 2
- Geographical Techniques
- Geographic Thought
- Research Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Geography at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £36,500.
What do graduates of Geography at University of Glasgow do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Geography at University of Glasgow?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Geography at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Does Geography at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Geography at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.