BSc Geography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography BSc (Hons), a geography degree centred on human, physical and environmental geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), the course includes residential field trips in each stage at no additional cost. During the first year, students build foundational knowledge 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 core study through Geographical Thought, Geographers’ Professional Practice, and Research Project, alongside optional modules such as Society and Space, Culture and Landscape, Environmental Hazards, Global Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, Perspectives on Cultural and Heritage Tourism, and Applied GIS. In the final year, students complete a Geography Dissertation and choose from optional modules including Urban Processes and Politics, Geographies of World Development, Environmental Remote Sensing, River Management, Geohumanities, Social Justice in the Anthropocene, Habitat Management and Modelling, Advanced Human Geography Fieldwork, and Advanced Environmental Geography Fieldwork.
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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 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 81%
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 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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
- Society and Space
- Culture and Landscape
- Environmental Hazards
- Geographical Thought
- Geographers’ Professional Practice
- Research Project
- Global Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation
- Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
- Perspectives on Cultural and Heritage Tourism
- Applied GIS
- Geography Dissertation
- Urban Processes and Politics
- Geographies of World Development
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- River Management
- Geohumanities
- Social Justice in the Anthropocene
- Habitat Management and Modelling
- Advanced Human Geography Fieldwork
- Advanced Environmental Geography Fieldwork
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 £4,500 less than the UK median for Geography.
What do graduates of BSc Geography at York St John 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 York St John University?
79% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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 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 Geography at York St John University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.