Geography Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff
The Open University 89% 10% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 89% 10% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 90% 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - - 0% - - - online Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Geography

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Geography who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Geography

  • Environmental Geography
  • Glaciers and Glaciations
  • Historical Geography
  • Hydrology
  • Political Geography
  • Population Geography
  • Urban Geography

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Geography studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.

Geography and Environmental Science (R16) - BSc (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 90 out of 100 among 135 respondents.