BSc Geography,
About this course
BSc in Geography. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, and fieldwork. Modules cover Earth systems, natural hazards, and sustainability, with options in Geographic Information Systems. Fieldwork takes place in Iceland, the Isles of Scilly, and Vancouver, and assessments include stakeholder analyses, presentations, and lab reports.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC to include A Level in either Geography, World Development, Environmental Science, Sociology or Geology IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Geography
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 45%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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
- Introduction to Earth Systems
- Field Methods - Physical and Environmental Geography
- Geographical skills
- Sgiliau Daearyddol
- Sustainability and the Climate Emergency
- Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
- Natural Hazards and Society
- Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
- Globalized World
- Introduction to Geology
- 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
- Earth through time
- Cities
- Sustainable Management from Catchment to Coast
- Cultural Geographies on the Move: from Tourism to Alternative Lifestyles
- Geographical Methods and Data Analysis (Human Geography)
- Methods and Data Analysis (Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences)
- 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
- Volcanology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography, at Swansea University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography, at Swansea University?
91% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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 BSc Geography, at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.