UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F84F

Physical Geography (with integrated foundation year)

Name: Physical Geography (with integrated foundation year)
Price: 20715 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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4 yearsDuration

£20,715Per Year (Intl)

£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary

96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Physical Geography (with integrated foundation year) at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BSc Physical Geography with integrated Foundation Year is delivered by Aberystwyth University’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and is the most established and experienced department of its kind - with the unique opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe. Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Physical Geography, F840]. Set on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, the Department of Geo... International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics and Statistics

Earth Systems and Processes

Geomorphology and Landforms

Climate Systems and Weather

Biogeography and Ecosystems

Physical Geography Fieldwork and Methods

Human-Environment Interactions

Research Methods and Data Analysis

UCAS Code:F84F

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£20,000	£24,000	£27,000
3 years	£19,500	£24,000	£27,000
5 years	£23,500	£29,000	£33,500

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary

This course

£24,000

UK average

£27,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

20%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

30%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

88%

Overall

Teaching on my course

96%

Learning opportunities

93%

Assessment and feedback

83%

Academic support

100%

Organisation and management

83%

Learning resources

82%

Student voice

81%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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