BSc Geography & Environmental Science
About this course
BSc in Geography & Environmental Science, a geography degree spanning physical geography, the environment, spatial data science, development, and urban and cultural geography. The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with IBG. Field trips include a domestic residential trip in the first year and an international trip in the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: No required subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 55%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £46,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King's College London?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King's College London 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 & Environmental Science at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography & Environmental Science at King's College London?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.