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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F845

Physical Geography (with integrated year studying abroad)

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the BSc (Hons) Physical Geography (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Aberystwyth University’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is one of the most established and experienced departments of its kind with a strong reputation of excellence in teaching and learning. This three-year Bachelor of Science honours degree in Physical Geography offers you an opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe. Situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is uniquely placed to m... 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 a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Geomorphological Processes and Landforms
Fluvial and Catchment Hydrology
Glacial Systems and Quaternary Environments
Biogeography and Ecosystem Dynamics
Climate Systems and Atmospheric Processes
Geohazards and Natural Disaster Management
Research Methods in Physical Geography
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:F845
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

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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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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  • For undergraduate study
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Gwyneth Evans Bursary

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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Aberystwyth University

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