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MA Geography

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£28,500
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,500
typical starting salary
£27,000
£32,500
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

23%
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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
25%Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction
22%Conservation and environment

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%
09
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track