BSc Geography
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Geography (F800) at the University of Nottingham for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 41%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- 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 BSc Geography at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Nottingham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography at University of Nottingham?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at University of Nottingham 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 at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at University of Nottingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.