BSc Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography. Core topics include Statistics, Fieldwork, Research Methods, and Environmental Analysis. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and offers international fieldwork, with recent trips to Prague. In the second year, students complete a Consultancy Project involving a real-world project for an external client, with results presented at an annual conference.
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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 UCAS points. At least two full A levels required. Geography preferred but not essential. BTEC: DMM. T level: Overall grade M. Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. Scottish Highers: 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level. IB: 30 points.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Geographical Information Systems and Science
- Research in Action
- Environmental Protection
- Consultancy Project
- Monitoring Environmental Change
- Coastal Management
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Sustainable Cities
- Dissertation (40 credits)
- Development and Global Challenges
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Global Rivers in a Changing Climate
- Environment and Wellbeing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography 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 Geography at University of Salford do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography at University of Salford?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography 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.
Does BSc Geography at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.