BSc Physical Geography,
About this course
BSc in Geography, combining physical geography, environmental science and geology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes fieldwork modules in Iceland, the Isles of Scilly, and Vancouver, and students complete a final-year dissertation.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Introduction to Earth Systems
- Field Methods - Physical and Environmental Geography
- Introduction to Geology
- Geographical skills
- Sgiliau Daearyddol
- Natural Hazards and Society
- Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
- Sustainability and the Climate Emergency
- Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
- Methods and Data Analysis (Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences)
- 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
- Sustainable Management from Catchment to Coast
- Dissertation Report: Geography
- Adroddiad Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth
- Glaciology
- Measuring Climate Change
- Science Communication with Placement
- Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth a Lleoliad Gwaith
- Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
- Volcanology
- Folcanoleg
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical 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 Physical 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 BSc Physical Geography, at Swansea University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physical Geography, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Geography, at Swansea University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.