Geography
About this course
BA/BSc (Hons) in Geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. Students study both physical and human geography in the first year, with the option to focus on either branch in years two and three. The final year includes a dissertation on a topic of the student's own choice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 96%
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 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Earth Surface Processes & Landforms
- People and Places
- Geographical Fieldwork
- Skills for Geographers
- Global Risks
- Sustainable Futures
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Research Design and Project Management
- Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management
- Geography Residential Field Course
- Mountain Geomorphology
- Meteorology and Climate
- River Catchment Dynamics
- Rural Geography
- Development and Change in the Global South
- Sustainable Cities
- Climate Crisis
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Dissertation
- Advanced Residential Fieldwork
- Professional Development and Careers for Geographers
- River Conservation & Management
- Engineering Geomorphology
- Earth Observation & Environmental Change
- Glaciers and Glaciation
- Our Fragile Planet: Biogeography
- Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Planning Space. Making Place
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism
- Countryside Conservation and Agricultural Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Geography at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £31,500.
What do graduates of Geography at University of Worcester do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Geography at University of Worcester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Geography at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is Geography at University of Worcester 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.
Does Geography at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Geography at University of Worcester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.