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MA Geography

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£27,500
Satisfaction93%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£31,000
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
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
20%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Sales occupations
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Design occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Elementary occupations
5%
10
Finance 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 — 10 respondents (58% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
89%
Assessment & Feedback
88%
Academic Support
94%
Organisation
97%
Learning Resources
89%
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

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15%
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10%
128-143
5%
160-175
15%
176-191
30%
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15%
208-223
5%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (20101)

20101

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

55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
35%Design

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
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