BA Geography
About this course
BA (Hons) in Geography. The course addresses contemporary global challenges including globalisation, geopolitics, colonialism, migration, and the climate crisis.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects. BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma
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What students say
Based on about 68 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 30%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 22%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography at University of Liverpool do next?
97% 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 Liverpool?
81% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography at University of Liverpool 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 BA Geography at University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.