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BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates nationally earn £22,000–£42,000 (402 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
10
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (75% response rate)

85%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
87%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Glasgow
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
40%
128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
208-223
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
10%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
40%Natural and social science
28%Engineering

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track