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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F800

Geography

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the BSc (Hons) Geography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Geography offers an understanding of the processes that created our physical world. On your three-year BSc Geography degree, you'll study the natural and physical science aspects of geography and gain a better understanding of real-world issues (like climate) change and the solutions to these challenges. You'll study both human and physical geography whilst specialising in physical geography issues in higher years. International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Physical Geography Fundamentals
Human Geography and Society
Geographical Information Systems
Geomorphology and Landscape Processes
Climate Systems and Change
Biogeography and Ecosystems
Research Methods and Field Techniques
Environmental Management and Sustainability
UCAS Code:F800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB from 3 A-levels (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Pass with an overall minimum score of 32 points to include a minimum of 16 points at a higher level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£24,500£28,000£33,000
5 years£29,000£34,500£42,500

UK subject average: £27,500 — 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
£28,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£27,500

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: 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

75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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
86%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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