Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Human Geography.
This particular course
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 Human Geography 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 | £25500 | £22500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £28000 | £15500 - £26500 | £21500 - £30000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Dundee
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25141 | £24963 | £30381 |
25-75 percentile range | £21729 - £29026 | £20152 - £30732 | £24035 - £39207 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Analyse and understand major challenges facing the world, and develop creative skills in problem solving, presentation, and communication.
You will focus on topical and relevant issues such as climate change, pollution of land and water and the management of natural resources.
In Environmental Science, you will gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the large-scale challenges facing human existence on earth.
In Geography you will study both social and physical sciences across three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.
You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips, and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.
Our course covers areas including:
hydrology
remote sensing
geology
geomorphology
oceanography and physics
environmental planning and management
life sciences including chemistry and biology
We have our own teaching spaces, laboratory, field equipment pool and specialist software like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and R-statistics to support your learning.
The size of our Geography department means that we can get to know you personally, and offer a friendly and supportive learning experience. You can contact any member of staff to ask for help.
The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.
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 and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee
25% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £20900 | year 1 |
International | £20900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK and Scot/EU students are for 2022/23. The fees for 2023/24 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2023.
International tuition fees shown are confirmed for 2023/24 entry. These will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.
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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Dundee in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Dundee in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 31 university rankings of University of Dundee
About University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is a publicly funded institution in the small and diverse city of Dundee, Scotland. Particularly well known for their research work in the fields of Health and Climate Change, student researchers here feel that they can make a difference at home and abroad. Students discover a friendly, safe, and welcoming city in Dundee, where inhabitants are able to get to most of their commitments either by bike or even on foot.
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Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 85% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £29700 | 157 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 106 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Molecular Biology and Environmental Change with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £26500 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Environmental Science (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 | 194 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 121 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 123 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 | 131 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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)