BSc Geography
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 36%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 12%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at Nottingham Trent University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography at Nottingham Trent University?
81% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at Nottingham Trent University 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 Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at Nottingham Trent University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.