BSc Geology and Physical Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography and Earth and Environmental Sciences. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year provides grounding in both geology and physical geography before advancing to specialist study. A capstone independent research dissertation is completed in the final year, and a work placement year is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic, Professional and Field Skills
- Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation
- Geological Field Skills
- Water in the Environment
- Independent Research Dissertation
- Advanced Geographical Fieldwork
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geology and Physical Geography at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geology and Physical Geography at Keele University 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 Geology and Physical Geography at Keele University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geology and Physical Geography at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Geology and Physical Geography at Keele University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.