⚠️

High Drop-out Rate Alert

25% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

Home›Prifysgol Aberystwyth›BA Human Geography

BA Human Geography

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
Apply via UCASUniversity Page⚖️ Compare
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates nationally earn £22,000–£42,000 (402 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Sales occupations
15%
05
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (20101)
20101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 35 respondents (87% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
87%
Assessment & Feedback
87%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
95%
Learning Resources
84%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Aberystwyth
Average Weekly Rent
£95
Est. Annual Total£8,980
🎉29% cheaper than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

Don't rely just on loans! Universities give out thousands in non-repayable cash bursaries if your household income is lower or you come from a state school.

See if you qualify ↗

🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
5%
48-63
5%
64-79
10%
80-95
15%
96-111
30%
112-127
20%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
No qualifications
15%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (20101)

20101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

32%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track