BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience
About this course
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography with Professional Experience is an undergraduate degree that combines the investigative approach of geography with the applied skills of environmental management. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and includes a 12-week industry placement module during the second year. The first year covers Earth Surface Processes, Environmental Resources, People, Place and Space, Sustainability and Environment, Academic Tutorial, and Applied Skills and Field Course. The second year features Industrial Experience (Environmental Geography), Research Methods, Geographical Information Systems and Science, Environmental Protection, and Occupational Risk Management. The final year includes Mitigating Climate Change, a Dissertation, Global Rivers in a Changing Climate, Development and Global Challenges, Environmental Remote Sensing, Environment and Wellbeing, and Sustainable Cities.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 104 -112 UCAS points. A level: 104 -112 Tariff Points. Geography Preferred but not essential. Two full A-levels required as a minimum. BTEC: DMM. T level: Overall grade M . Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 104 -112 Tariff Points. Scottish Highers: 104 -112 Tariff Points. Geography Preferred but not essential. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 -112 Tariff Points. Geography Preferred but not essential. IB: 30 points.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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
- Earth Surface Processes
- Environmental Resources
- People, Place and Space
- Sustainability and Environment
- Academic Tutorial
- Applied Skills and Field Course
- Industrial Experience (Environmental Geography)
- Research Methods
- Geographical Information Systems and Science
- Environmental Protection
- Occupational Risk Management
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Dissertation (40 credits)
- Global Rivers in a Changing Climate
- Development and Global Challenges
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Environment and Wellbeing
- Sustainable Cities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience at University of Salford 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 Environmental Geography with Professional Experience at University of Salford?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience at University of Salford 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.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience at University of Salford?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.