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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L701

Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£24,700Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year 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 4-year full-time structure. Overview and aims of the Programme This programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role of space and place in shaping economic, social, cultural and political activity at different scales and across different cultural contexts. You will develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the complex relations between the natural and human world and an awareness of how places outside your everyday experience are created. You will learn how to use this knowledge to shape the views and actions of elected decision-makers, the voluntary sector and industry in orde... International tuition fees are £24,700 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 a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Human Geography
Global Economic Systems and Development
Cultural Geography and Identity
Political Ecology and Environmental Justice
Research Methods and Geographic Analysis
Urban and Rural Geographies
Geographies of Social Inequality
Professional Placement and Practice
UCAS Code:L701
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

International Baccalaureate

34 - 31 points

34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.

🗣️ 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

£24,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£98,800

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

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%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
82%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

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 Human Geography with a Professional Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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