BSc Geography (Human and Physical)
About this course
BSc in Geography, combining human and physical perspectives. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Project Management. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Students complete an independent dissertation as part of the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 35%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Skills in Geography and Environmental Science
- Global Challenges
- Field Class
- Restless Planet
- Geographical Imaginaries
- Approaching Human Geography
- Data Environment
- Contemporary World Cultures: An Introduction to Social Anthropology
- Landscapes and Natural Resources
- Skills Training and Project Design
- Field Class
- Energy Resources
- Earth Processes and Hazards
- Living Together: Social and Cultural Geographies
- Environment and Development
- Geographical Information Systems
- Analysing Social Data: Techniques and Applications
- Monitoring the Earth from above
- Water in the Earth System
- Climate and Environmental Change
- Encountering Political Geographies
- Summer Placement
- Dissertation
- Human Geography Field Class
- Climate Change and the Geography of Responsibility
- Consumption, Politics and Space
- Deathscapes and Dark Tourism
- Re-imagining Development in Africa
- Remote Control
- Tropical Rainforests and Lost Civilisations
- Air Pollution
- Coastal and Estuarine Management
- Volcanic Hazards and Risk Management
- Physical Geography Field Class
- Geography and Environmental Science Field Class
- Water Resources
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography (Human and Physical) at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography (Human and Physical) at University of Reading do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography (Human and Physical) at University of Reading?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography (Human and Physical) at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography (Human and Physical) at University of Reading 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 (Human and Physical) at University of Reading 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 (Human and Physical) at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.