BSc Environmental Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Geography, a geography degree centred on human-nature relations, environmental challenges, and geospatial techniques. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake practical fieldwork in domestic and international residential locations, as well as an independent dissertation in the final year. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through Exploring Human Geography, Principles of Physical Geography, Maps, Mapping and GIS, Quantitative Methods in Geography, Qualitative Methods in Geography, and Environmental Geography Concepts and Practice. The second year introduces Applied GIS, Geographical Thought, Sustainability: Global Environmental Management, Research Project, and Geographers’ Professional Practice, alongside optional modules such as Environmental Hazard, Global Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation, and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. The final year centres on the Geography Dissertation alongside optional study in areas such as Habitat Management and Modelling, Human Geographies of Nature, Environmental Remote Sensing, Advanced Environmental Fieldwork, River Management, and Social Justice in the Anthropecene.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths. Additional requirements: You do not need an A level in Geography to apply for this course. You will need to demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for Geography in your personal statement.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploring Human Geography
- Principles of Physical Geography
- Maps, Mapping and GIS
- Quantitative Methods in Geography
- Qualitative Methods in Geography
- Environmental Geography Concepts and Practice
- Applied GIS
- Geographical Thought
- Environmental Hazard
- Sustainability: Global Environmental Management
- Research Project
- Geographers’ Professional Practice
- Global Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation
- Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
- Geography Dissertation
- Habitat Management and Modelling
- Human Geographies of Nature
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Advanced Environmental Fieldwork
- River Management
- Social Justice in the Anthropecene
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Geography at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after fifteen months is £4,000 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Geography at York St John University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Geography at York St John University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Geography at York St John University?
The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Geography at York St John 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 Environmental Geography at York St John University 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 Environmental Geography at York St John University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.