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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L700

Geography

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) Geography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you: * have a keen interest in cultures and societies * are curious about the relationship between politics and the environment Then geography may be for you. What is geography? Geography is the study of the way the world works. As a result, understanding geography is very important in this day and age. International tuition fees are £38,900 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 95% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Geography Foundations
Cultural Geographies and Societies
Political Ecology and Environmental Justice
Urban Geography and Cities
Development Geography and Globalisation
Geographies of Health and Wellbeing
Dissertation in Human Geography
Research Methods in Geography
UCAS Code:L700
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA - ABB

A*AA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. Applicants with Geography preferred. GCSEs: Mathematics at C or 4; English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

38 - 32 points

from 38 points with 766 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. Applicants with Geography preferred. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Mathematical Studies at 5 (if not at HL).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,500£28,500£33,500
5 years£30,500£38,500£48,000

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
£28,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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
95%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
85%
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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