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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 3K30
Geography
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£21,192Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the BSc (Hons) Geography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying geography at Heriot-Watt covers human geography, physical geography, social policy, economics and modern studies. It combines theory and practical work drawn from these main subject areas to create an inherently interesting and broadly defined university degree. Our Geography BSc focuses on physical geography, studying the processes that shape the natural environment including hydrology, geology and geomorphology. International tuition fees are £21,192 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Physical Geography Fundamentals
Geomorphology and Earth Processes
Hydrology and Water Systems
Human Geography and Society
Research Methods and Statistics
Geographic Information Systems
Field Work and Site Survey
Dissertation Research Project
UCAS Code:3K30
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC For entry to Year 2: BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points is required. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,192
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,768
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £36,000 | £45,500 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — 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
£29,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,500
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: CAH13-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
68%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
75%Assessment and feedback
49%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
85%Student voice
42%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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