Environmental Geography with Professional Experience BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Environmental Geography with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) and other courses in physical geographical sciences at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in physical geographical sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All physical geographical sciences courses of University of Salford
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 physical geographical sciences 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 | £19500 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25500 | £14500 - £23000 | £18000 - £28000 |
All geography, earth and environmental studies courses of University of Salford
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 | £25096 | £24278 | £29681 |
25-75 percentile range | £21824 - £28637 | £19558 - £30062 | £23196 - £37708 |
All geography, earth and environmental studies courses in the UK
Course Description
There has never been a more urgent need to study the environment. Become a next-generation geographer with our BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography with Professional Experience degree.
Combining the investigative approach of geography with the applied skills of environmental management, our BSc Environmental Geography with Professional Experience degree offers a unique pathway - and the opportunity to gain the skills needed to address the significant environmental challenges faced by society today.
Gain in-demand environmental knowledge, skills and experience
Delivered over three years, including an integrated industry placement, this fascinating course will help you to advance both your geography and environmental management knowledge and skills. During your studies, you will look at the effects of climate change, and build knowledge of earth surface processes, geographical information systems, sustainability and environmental management.
Fieldwork is a key element of this course, and trips are aligned with modules so you develop applied skills and gain practical experience. Recent trips have included residential courses across the UK, in places on our doorstep such as the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, as well as further afield at international locations, such as Scandinavia and Barcelona. Small group teaching is another key course benefit, and there are strong links between course content and research projects led by our Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre.
Get closer to industry
A unique course feature is the integrated industry placement during your second year. After completing taught modules during trimester one, you will move to complete a placement in industry during trimesters two and three. Working with a key industrial partner or organisation of your choice, this hands-on learning experience provides an excellent opportunity to put geographical and environmental theory into practice.
Features
- Build a hybrid skill set grounded in geography and environmental management
- Develop valuable professional experience with an industry placement in your second year
- Take part in a range of UK and international field trips
- Experience small group teaching
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 Human Geography courses of University of Salford
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All physical geographical sciences courses of University of Salford
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Geography with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Legal professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for physical geographical sciences
All physical geographical sciences courses of University of Salford
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #64
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 19 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
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Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental Geography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Environmental Geography with a Year of Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 87% | 10% | 2% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 139 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 95% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | York St John University | 85% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 106 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography BSc (Hons) | York St John University | 85% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 106 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 95% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography and Professional Education BSc (Hons) | University of Stirling | 67% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 192 | Stirling | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography and Outdoor Education BA/BSc (Hons) | University of Stirling | 81% | 5% | 10% | - | - | 177 | Stirling | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography BSc (Hons) | University of Stirling | 83% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 177 | Stirling | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geography with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 71% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 104 | Salford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)