BSc Geography
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 16%
- South East: 47%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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 University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £37,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
83% 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 Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography at University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography at University of Portsmouth?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.