BSc Geography
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 24%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Brighton do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography at University of Brighton?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Does BSc Geography at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at University of Brighton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.