BA Geography
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BA (Hons) in Geography BA, a geography degree spanning social sciences and humanities. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) and includes international fieldwork in Malta during the first year as well as an independent research project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Sustainable Transitions (Malta Fieldclass), Planetary Emergencies, Global Development: Power, Inequality and Resistance, and Introduction to Research Methods. The second year develops methodological training through Advanced Research Methods, alongside a range of optional modules covering economic geographies, health, and environmental policy. The final year centres on the Dissertation compulsory module, complemented by optional studies in regional economics, urban spaces, climate policy, and geospatial science.
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Entry requirements
Geography - BA (Hons): A-Level: Grades ABB at A-Level. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBC at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 56%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
Modules
- Sustainable Transitions (Malta Fieldclass)
- Planetary Emergencies
- Global Development: Power, Inequality and Resistance
- Reinventing Britain
- Earth Surface Science
- Critical Geography: Environment and Society
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Advanced Research Methods
- Economic Geographies
- Geographies of Development: Institutions, Environments and Technologies
- Health, Space and Justice
- Urban Cultural Geographies: Encountering London
- Society and Space
- Belfast: Political Geography in the Post-Conflict City
- Boston Reworked: The Making of a North American City
- Science, Ethics and Environmental Policy
- Past Environmental Change
- Geomorphology
- Geospatial Science
- Ecosystem Science
- Climate Change in Practice
- Colonial Lives and Afterlives
- Geography, Environment and Development Work Placement
- Dissertation
- Regional Economics and Policy
- African Cities: Development, Economy and Hustle
- Latin American Debates
- Critical Environmental Studies
- Epidemic Cities: Places, Populations and Mobilities
- Belfast: Political Geography in the Post-Conflict City
- Kinship, Justice and Belonging
- Medicine, Politics and Global Health Histories
- Climate Change and Climate Policy
- Volcanoes, Climate Change and Society
- Managing and Modelling Hydrological Extremes
- Advanced Geospatial Science
- AI Geographies: Materialities, Ethics and Futures
- Critical Hope in an Uncertain World
- Victorian London: City of Gold and Mud
- Geographies of Home
- Global Historical Geographies
- Public Life of Cities
- Environmental Pollution
- Nature-based Climate Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,500.
What do graduates of BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London 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 BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Geography at Queen Mary University of London?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.