Geography BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £23500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £29000 | £19000 - £27500 | £23000 - £33500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24987 | £23500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20987 - £27961 | £18500 - £28500 | £21000 - £32000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Guided by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals you will explore the big issues of the day, including climate change, the threat of over-population, loss of biodiversity, global inequalities, levels of economic development, and global security.
There is a strong emphasis on local field work and residential excursions abroad throughout our Geography degree. These trips will encourage you to explore new landscapes and immerse yourself in local cultures, as well as relating your real-world experiences to the topics covered in the classroom. Previous residential trips have been in Bilbao, Tenerife, Malta, Berlin, Iceland and India.
At CCCU, you will be taught by experts in a wide range of topics, including environmental geography and pollution, invasive species, geographical information systems (GIS) urban development and economic geography. You’ll develop the skills to collect, manipulate, analyse, map, visualise and communicate geographical phenomena independently as you research topics of your own choice, often with specific employment goals in mind.
As soon as you start your degree, you’ll have the chance to work with lecturers on their research. Currently, we have paid and unpaid student research assistants helping us with a wide range of projects. These include projects focusing on mapping garden biodiversity in Kent using geographical information systems (GIS), understanding the impacts of agricultural practices on the environment, the reintroduction of bison in Kent, the use of geographical evidence in forensic investigation, and using invasive mussels as a sustainable method to clean polluted rivers.
Our friendly and supportive team has an open-door policy and is ready to champion and advise you throughout your studies.
Top reasons to study with us
91% of our Geography students were satisfied overall with their course. National Student Survey 2022
You’ll have access to specialist laboratories in our multi-million-pound Verena Holmes Building.
Our Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab is located at Discovery Park, here you’ll be surrounded by scientists involved in research and development in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries, and have the opportunity to collaborate.
Specialist facilities
Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment, including a full set of science laboratories and an excellent team of highly qualified lab technicians to support you.
Location
This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
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.
All Geography (Non-Specific) courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Geography (Non-Specific) courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geography BSc (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
| 35% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Entry Requirements: A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. One A Level at grade C or equivalent should be a Science subject. For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in English Language and Mathematics and at grade C or 4. Please see website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Please see website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Geography BSc (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
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 Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #77
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 15 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16485
- postgraduates:
- 1720
- Total:
- 18205
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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
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
