BSc Geography
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Geography, a geography degree centred on the scientific and analytical study of physical and human systems. Core topics include Fieldwork. The course integrates classroom instruction, laboratory sessions, and fieldwork to investigate environmental change and earth surface processes. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as A Global World, Dynamic Landscapes, Exploring Urban and Natural Environments, and First Year Fieldcourse. In the second year, students build technical abilities with compulsory studies including Exploring Physical Environments: Overseas Fieldcourse, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Remote Sensing for Earth Observation. Optional modules in the second and third years allow students to explore topics like Economic Geography, Freshwater Ecosystems, Global Climate Change: Science, Impacts and Policy, and Glaciers in a Changing Climate. The final year culminates in an independent research project where students apply accumulated knowledge and technical skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: Pass, with minimum 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level if no prefered subject taken at Higher Level or Pass, with minimum 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level if one or more prefered subjects taken at Higher Level.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Geography (F800) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 23%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 2%
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
- A Global World
- Dynamic Landscapes
- Exploring Urban and Natural Environments
- First Year Fieldcourse
- Geographies of Risk
- Principles of Geography
- Society, Culture and Space
- The Earth System
- Exploring Physical Environments: Overseas Fieldcourse
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
- Advanced Arid Environments Field Course (Namibia)
- Advanced Geographical Information Systems
- Are you ready for the 100-year life? How should people, business and governments adapt?
- Astronomy For Everyone
- Democratic Theory
- Economic Geography
- Emerging and Resilient India
- Ethics in Science, Engineering and Technology: Jekyll and Hyde
- Everyday Cultures: Identity, Technology and Nature
- Everything, everywhere, anytime - Learning in informal settings
- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Geographies of Wellbeing, Inequality and Place
- Geohazards
- Geopolitics, Borders & Development
- Global Climate Change: Science, Impacts and Policy
- Global Health
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Intercultural Communication in a Global World
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Introduction to Environmental Pollution
- Introduction to Teachers and Teaching
- Life in the Cosmos
- Population and Community Ecology
- Urban Geography
- Individual Project
- Advanced Geographical Information Systems
- Are you ready for the 100-year life? How should people, business and governments adapt?
- Arolla Fieldcourse: Geographical Research in Alpine Environments
- Astronomy For Everyone
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Desert Landscapes: Modelling and Measuring Aeolian Systems
- Emerging and Resilient India
- Environment and Health
- Environmental Sensing for Real World Geomorphological Challenges
- Ethics in Science, Engineering and Technology: Jekyll and Hyde
- Everything, everywhere, anytime - Learning in informal settings
- Evolutionary Economic Geography
- Geographies of Nature: food, animals and other nonhuman life
- Geographies of Social Justice, Welfare and Rights
- Glaciers in a Changing Climate
- Global Health
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Human and Social Adaptation to Climate and Weather Hazards
- Intercultural Communication in a Global World
- Introduction to Teachers and Teaching
- Life in the Cosmos
- Migration and Development
- Nature Based Solutions
- Palaeoclimate Change
- River Basin Management and Restoration
- Sustainable Resource Management
- The Professional Geographer
- Water, People and Environment: Cambodia Field Course
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Southampton do next?
85% 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 Southampton?
96% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at University of Southampton 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 Geography at University of Southampton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.