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BA Geography

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Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
93%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
100%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

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
£25,000
£30,000
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

33%
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

68%Customer service
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
25%Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
07
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%

Outcomes

93%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track