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BSc Geography

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs70%
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
£24,000
£28,000
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
Administrative occupations
15%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (20101)
20101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (80% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
64%
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?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
10%
128-143
20%
144-159
30%
176-191
10%
240+
30%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (20101)

20101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

62%Secretarial and related
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
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