Subject Guide

Geography and Earth Sciences

Compare Geography and Earth Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£24,500
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,106
Data SourceOffice for Students

DipHEEnvironmental Studies

The Open University
PT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out30%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MEarthPhysGeophysics and Meteorology

University of Edinburgh
FTAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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MSciMarine Geography

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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MSciGeography

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MSciEnvironmental Geoscience

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out14%
Salary£28k
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DipHEGeography

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAGeography

University of Dundee
FTAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BScEnvironmental Sciences

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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BScEnvironmental Science

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BScGeography Fast-track

University of Gloucestershire
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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BScEnvironmental Science

The Open University
PT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out37%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScGeography with Placement

University of Gloucestershire
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MSciEnvironmental Geography

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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BScGeography

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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MEarthPhysGeophysics

University of Edinburgh
FTAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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MSciExploration Geology

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out14%
Salary£28k
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BAGeography with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MSciGeology with Geography

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScGeophysics

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScGlobal Sustainability (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAFrench and Geography

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MSciGeology

University of Bristol
FT
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BScGeography (Extended Degree)

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScEnvironmental Science and the Climate Emergency

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,106
Avg Graduate Salary£24,500
Data SourceOffice for Students