BSc Geography (Physical)
About this course
BSc in Geography, focused on physical environmental processes and their impacts. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme includes field classes in the first and second years, a summer placement opportunity, and a required independent dissertation. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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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: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 94%
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 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 21%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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
- Restless Planet
- Landscapes and Natural Resources
- Earth Lab
- Data Environment
- Geographical Imaginaries
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Skills Training and Project Design
- Field Class
- Earth Processes and Hazards
- Environmental Diagnostics
- Energy Resources
- Environment and Development
- Geographical Information Systems
- Monitoring the Earth from Above
- Water in the Earth System
- Climate and Environmental Change
- Advanced Ecology
- Summer Placement
- Dissertation
- Air Pollution
- Ecosystems Modelling
- Volcanic Hazards and Risk Management
- Climate Change and the Geographies of Responsibility
- Climate Change
- Tropical Rainforests, Climate, and Lost Civilisations
- Physical Geography Field Class
- Environmental Science Field Class
- Geography and Environmental Science Field Class
- Coastal and Estuarine Management
- Water Resources
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography (Physical) at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography (Physical) at University of Reading do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography (Physical) at University of Reading?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography (Physical) at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography (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 (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 (Physical) at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.