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BSc Environmental Science

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£29,000
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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (07901)
07901
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 40 respondents (70% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
80%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
65%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Aberdeen
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,860
🎉14% 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

<48
5%
96-111
5%
112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
176-191
15%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07901)

07901

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
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

62%Secretarial and related
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track