BSc Geography (Human)
About this course
BSc in Geography, combining human geography with environmental analysis. Core topics include research methods, environmental analysis and project management. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Students complete a dissertation as an original piece of independent research.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
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 20 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: A Planet in Crisis
- Field Class
- Geographical Imaginaries
- Approaching Human Geography
- Restless Planet
- Contemporary World Cultures: An Introduction to Social Anthropology
- Skills Training and Project Design
- Field Class
- Living Together: Social and Cultural Geographies
- Environment and Development
- Energy Resources
- Geographical Information Systems
- Analysing Social Data: Techniques and Applications
- Encountering Political Geographies
- Changing the Face of the Earth: Past, Present and Future Sustainability
- Summer Placement
- Dissertation
- Climate Change and the Geography of Responsibility
- Consumption, Politics and Space
- Deathscapes and Dark Tourism
- Spaces of Care and Wellbeing
- Remote Control
- Human Geography Field Class
- Geography and Environmental Science Field Class
- Water Resources
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography (Human) 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 £3,000 more than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BSc Geography (Human) at University of Reading do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography (Human) at University of Reading?
88% 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) at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography (Human) 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) 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) at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.