BSc Geography
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Geography. Core topics include fieldwork. The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management, and the Royal Geographical Society. A four-year sandwich route is available with a professional placement year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 99%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 57%
- Wales: 11%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
- 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- Dynamic Earth
- Environmental Challenges
- Field Study in Physical Geography
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Professional Development
- Researching Physical Geography
- Climate Change: Challenges for the 21st Century
- Ecology
- Environmental Assessment
- Meteorology
- Understanding Coastal Dynamics
- Understanding River Dynamics
- Extended Independent Project*
- and
- Advanced Geographical Expedition**
- Biogeography and Conservation
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
- Hazard and Disaster Management
- Managing Rivers and Coasts
- Water and Energy Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at UWE Bristol 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 Geography at UWE Bristol?
98% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership. 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.
Does BSc Geography at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.