BSc Geography with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Geography, covering both human and physical geography. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Project Management. The programme features funded field trips, international fieldwork, and a final-year dissertation. Accredited by the Royal Geographic Society.
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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: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP. T level: Overall Grade P (D or E) in any Subject. Access to HE: 64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. IB: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
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: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction 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
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Environmental Conservation
- Earth Processes
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Scientific Methods
- 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
- Economic Geography
- Monitoring Environmental Change
- Educational Principles and Practice in STEM
- Consultancy Project
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Sustainable Cities
- Dissertation (40 credits)
- Development and Global Challenges
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Modelling Environmental Systems
- Global Rivers in a Changing Climate
- Environment and Wellbeing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Geography with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.