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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: K32K

Environmental Geography

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography at Cardiff University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about finding solutions to the most urgent environmental threats facing our planet today? Our scientific understanding of the natural and physical environment is key to addressing issues like climate change, pollution, and land degradation. On our Environmental Geography course, you will explore how the Earth functions and the science behind human impact on the planet over time. International tuition fees are £30,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Physical Geography and Earth Systems
Climate Change and Global Environmental Processes
Biogeography and Ecosystem Dynamics
Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution
Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
Geographical Research Methods and Data Analysis
Water Resources and Hydrological Systems
Conservation Geography and Biodiversity Protection
UCAS Code:K32K
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BCC

ABB-BBC (with 1 science subject) or BBB-BCC (with 2 science subjects). Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, ICT, Maths, Physics, Statistics.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 29 points

32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 1 HL science subject) or 31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 2 HL science subjects). Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Maths, Physics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,100

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Cardiff University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,500£30,500
3 years£22,500£26,000£30,500
5 years£26,500£32,500£39,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
75%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
89%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Environmental Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
164+Courses
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