BA Geography with International Study
About this course
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Geography. This programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with IBG. Students can complete an optional year studying abroad at an international partner institution. Fieldwork takes place in locations such as the Lake District, the Pyrenees, Morocco, Crete, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Prague.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 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 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 32%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 26%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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 BA Geography with International Study at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,000.
What do graduates of BA Geography with International Study at University of Manchester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography with International Study at University of Manchester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography with International Study at University of Manchester?
The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography with International Study at University of Manchester 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 with International Study at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Geography with International Study at University of Manchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.