UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F801

Physical Geography

Name: Physical Geography
Price: 31000 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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3 yearsDuration

£31,000Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the BSc (Hons) Physical 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 can help us understand our physical environment and future sustainability challenges. On your three-year BSc Physical Geography degree you'll delve into the processes that created the physical world and explore specialist areas including ecology and geology, and learn to apply your skills to address real-world environmental problems, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. You'll gain specialist skills in geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing to enable you to use geographical data and satellite images to understand our dynamic and changi... 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 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Earth Surface Processes

Biogeography and Ecosystems

Climate Systems and Change

Geomorphology and Landforms

Geographical Information Systems

Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis

Environmental Management and Conservation

Physical Geography Research Project

UCAS Code:F801

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

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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 Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper 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

70%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

85%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

85%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

86%

Assessment and feedback

79%

Academic support

93%

Organisation and management

88%

Learning resources

89%

Student voice

73%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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