Geography with a Year in Industry
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Geography with a Year in Industry at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) accredited BSc Geography programme covers themes which include glaciology, climate and weather science, earth observation, using satellite data to study environmental change, volcanology and earth sciences. Geography at Swansea Offers: - A flexible degree path that you can customise by choosing from a mixture of human and physical geography modules. - The opportunity to study abroad for a year, or work in industry. 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 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBC To include Geography or a related subject (eg. Sociology or World Development, Geology or Environmental Science; or an additional Science subject) |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points To include 5 in Higher Level Geography |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,200
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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