BA Geography,
About this course
BA in Geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes a dissertation report and fieldwork opportunities in Iceland, Vancouver, and the Isles of Scilly. An optional Foundation Year is available for students who need additional preparation before starting the undergraduate degree.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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.
Modules
- Geographical Imaginations
- Field Methods - Human Geography
- Globalized World
- Geographical skills
- Sgiliau Daearyddol
- Sustainability and the Climate Emergency
- Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
- Natural Hazards and Society
- Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
- Geographical Methods and Data Analysis (Human Geography)
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Cyflwyniad i Systemau Gwybodaeth Ddaearyddol
- Advancing Academic Research
- Hyrwyddo Ymchwil Academaidd
- Geographical Fieldwork skills : Iceland
- Sgiliau Gwaith Maes Daearyddol: Gwlad yr Iâ
- Geographical Fieldwork Skills: Isles of Scilly
- Geographical Fieldwork skills: Vancouver
- Earth from Space: Monitoring Global Environmental Change
- Cities
- Sustainable Management from Catchment to Coast
- Cultural Geographies on the Move: from Tourism to Alternative Lifestyles
- Dissertation Report: Geography
- Adroddiad Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth
- Migration Theory
- Glaciology
- Measuring Climate Change
- Creative Geographies
- Science Communication with Placement
- Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth a Lleoliad Gwaith
- Violent Geographies
- Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
- World Cities
- Global Environmental Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography, at Swansea University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography, at Swansea University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography, at Swansea University 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 BA Geography, at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.