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BSc Environmental Geography

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Environmental Geography
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U16-EGE
Median salary
£30,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 84%
  • Assessment and feedback: 87%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 82%
  • Learning resources: 83%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Sales occupations: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 10%
  • Engineering professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 4%
  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • London: 1%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 82%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 85%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Geography at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £33,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Environmental Geography at University of Stirling 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 Environmental Geography at University of Stirling?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Geography at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.

Does BSc Environmental Geography at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Environmental Geography at University of Stirling?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.