Physical Geography

University of Southampton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

AAB - ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,500

About this course

Geography can help us understand our physical environment and future sustainability challenges.

On your three-year BSc Physical Geography degree you will understand the processes that created the physical world and practically explore specialist areas including ecology and geology. You will learn how to analyse a landscape and geographical data, and use satellite images to understand our dynamic and changeable world.

As part of this course you can:

  • Study remote sensing for Earth observation

  • Undertake fieldwork trips to places potentially in Europe and Cambodia

  • Use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab and research-grade field equipment

  • Learn about the dramatic shifts in Earth’s environmental systems

  • Examine how individuals and societies respond to major changes in the environment.

    Your future employability is a key priority throughout your studies. Southampton graduates work in a range of careers including public policy, teaching, environmental consultancy, financial services, retail, marketing, town-planning, GIS-related and government advisory roles and 100% of our Geography graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

    Geography at Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide, 2024.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades AAB - ABB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2114 Physical scientists
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    9112 Forestry and related workers
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Southampton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,500

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    University of Southampton

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