Geography BSc (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Geography BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Geography (Non-Specific).
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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 | £24000 | £22500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26500 | £17500 - £26500 | £21000 - £32500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Plymouth University
Course Description
Our BSc (Hons) Geography degree explores the relationships between physical processes, nature and environmental change. All our geography degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand and tackle the biggest global challenges facing the planet and humanity; and our modules do this by engaging with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
You will learn from expert, accessible, and supportive staff who are skilled researchers in their field. Your learning has a strong emphasis on applied skills and career development, with an optional placement year offering work experience. Plymouth is the ideal setting as a vibrant urban environment surrounded by iconic rural and coastal landscapes. All of our degrees are fully accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
- Your degree pathway is flexible, as you can choose human geography (GGH) modules, even if you have entered to study a BSc (physical geography) course.
- A BSc (Hons) Geography degree would typically comprise more physical geography (GGP) option modules than human geography option modules.
- Teaching is innovative and student-centred. You will learn through lectures, seminars, practicals, national and/or international residential fieldwork, tutorials and one-to-one dissertation support.
- Learn to use Geographical Information Systems to analyse and communicate complex spatial data.
- Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our exchange programme.
- Our focus on employability and applied geography supports students to pursue a range of career opportunities.
- Choose an optional work placement programme providing skills, experience and contacts in a wide range of employment sectors.
- Benefit from our unique location, in the heart of the historical city of Plymouth, bordered by Dartmoor National Park as well as the Tamar Valley and South Hams Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devon and Cornwall have glorious beaches, coasts, rivers and estuaries.
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 BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University
20% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #28
- #151
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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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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Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023