BSc Geography
About this course
BSc in Geography BSc, a geography degree focusing on physical and human geography, environmental science, and geospatial techniques. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme incorporates hands-on fieldwork and laboratory classes taught alongside independent research projects. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Earth, Wind, Ice and Fire, Critical Inquiry, Global Challenges, Physical Geography and Environmental Science in the Field, and Maps and Stats, alongside optional choices including Exploring Human Geographies and Environment in Action. Year two advances technical expertise with compulsory study in Geographical Information Systems, Earth Observation and Data Analysis, Understanding Dynamic Landscapes, Glacial Processes and Hazards, and Physical Geography Research Design and Fieldwork, alongside optional modules like Sustainable Development and Global Justice and Understanding the Climate System. The final year centres on an independent research Dissertation, complemented by optional studies in subjects such as Environmental Justice at a Time of Crisis, Professional Skills for Geographers, Geoscientific Data Analysis using MATLAB, Advanced Geospatial Analysis, The Changing Climate System, Democracy and Citizenship, Applied Volcanology, Contesting Development, Living with our changing Coasts, and Lake District Fieldclass.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34; 33, with B in the extended essay
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Geography (F800) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 24%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 18%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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, Wind, Ice and Fire
- Critical Inquiry
- Global Challenges
- Physical Geography and Environmental Science in the Field
- Maps and Stats
- Exploring Human Geographies
- Environment in Action
- Geographical Information Systems, Earth Observation and Data Analysis
- Understanding Dynamic Landscapes
- Glacial Processes and Hazards
- Physical Geography Research Design and Fieldwork
- Sustainable Development and Global Justice
- Understanding the Climate System
- Culture, Space and Difference
- Social Justice and Environmental Challenges
- Territory, Power and Policy
- Unlocking Past Environmental Changes
- Dissertation
- Environmental Justice at a Time of Crisis
- Professional Skills for Geographers
- Geoscientific Data Analysis using MATLAB
- Advanced Geospatial Analysis
- The Changing Climate System
- Democracy and Citizenship
- Applied Volcanology
- Contesting Development
- Living with our changing Coasts
- Lake District Fieldclass
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £38,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
99% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.