Geography
About this course
BA/BSc (Honours) in Geography. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is professionally accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Optional study abroad and sandwich placement years are available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: BBC at A Level BTEC: DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T Level Qualification
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 40%
- East Midlands: 16%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Approaches To Human Geography
- Climate Change And Sustainability For Geographers
- Planet Earth
- Professional Geographer
- Fieldwork And Gis For Global Challenges
- Geographical Research And Practice
- Geographies For A Just Future
- Contemporary Debates In Human Geography
- Environmental Pollution
- Study Abroad - Social Sciences
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Dissertation, Employability, And Communication
- Glacial Environments With Gis
- Living With Hazard And Risk
- Planning Sustainable Cities
- Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Geography at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £34,000.
What do graduates of Geography at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Geography at Sheffield Hallam University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Geography at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is Geography at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
Does Geography at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Geography at Sheffield Hallam University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.