Geography (Human) BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Geography (Human) BA (Hons) and other courses in Geography (Non-Specific) at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Geography (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Geography (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £17000 - £25000 | £20000 - £30500 |
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Course Description
Develop your understanding of complex social, economic, political and cultural processes on our Human Geography degree.
- Choose from a range of modules to explore themes such as urban development, climate and society, migration, social justice, identities and inequalities, and environmental justice.
- Gain field experience in destinations such as Italy and Spain, as well as in Bath and across the South West region.
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our Human Geography course prepares you to address the needs of the world beyond university.
On our Human Geography degree, you’ll develop a specialist knowledge in human geography and explore social science perspectives on contemporary global challenges.
Through workshops, seminars and fieldwork, you’ll study themes including urban development, climate and society, migration, social justice, gender, identities and inequalities, disaster risk reduction, environmental justice and sustainability.
As part of our supportive Geography community, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, specialist staff expertise and up-to-date technologies, and you’ll be taught by our team of expert lecturers who are engaged in international networks and world-leading research. You’ll graduate equipped with skills highly sought by employers, including research, communication, data management and analysis, problem solving, teamwork, mapping and spatial data processing.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geography (Human) BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
25% | Sales occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
0% | Protective service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Geography (Non-Specific)
All Geography (Non-Specific) courses of Bath Spa University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Geography (Human) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15750 | year 1 |
International | £15750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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