BA Geography
About this course
BA in Geography, a geography and environmental science degree bridging the natural and social sciences. Core topics include Fieldwork. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Earth systems processes, Human geography, Geographical controversies, and Geographical techniques, supported by practical excursions including an induction physical geography field trip to Dorset (four days). The first year also includes a one-day human geography field trip exercise in Oxford and a one-day physical geography field trip exercise in Wytham Woods.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- 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: 5%
- London: 55%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Earth systems processes
- Human geography
- Geographical controversies
- Geographical techniques
- Induction physical geography field trip to Dorset (four days)
- One-day human geography field trip exercise in Oxford
- One-day physical geography field trip exercise in Wytham Woods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £66,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography at University of Oxford do next?
80% 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 Oxford?
99% 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 Oxford?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Geography at University of Oxford?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.