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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Physical Geography
Aberystwyth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physical Geography course at Aberystwyth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Aberystwyth University. These students are taking Physical Geography or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | B |
| Biology | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| History | B |
| Physics | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F840
Here's what Aberystwyth University says about its Physical Geography course.
Aberystwyth University’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is one of the most established and experienced departments of its kind and offers you an opportunity to study human geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe. Situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is uniquely placed to make the most of the stunning landscapes that surround it, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities.
This three year Bachelor of Science honours degree in Physical Geography will equip you with the skills, abilities and expertise to face and engage with the challenges facing society today.
As a large dynamic Geography community we are able to offer you an extremely broad range of geographical specialisms, opportunities and facilities which include: River catchment processes; Glaciology; Biogeography; Quaternary Environmental change; Current trends in Geohazards; Urban sustainability; Regional Development; Political and Cultural geography; Fieldwork opportunities in New Zealand, Crete, New York, and Ireland. We offer our students travel awards available each year to fund your own adventures (up to £400). You will learn and benefit from our modern facilities with the latest technology to enhance learning and our fully stocked laboratories with an array of analytical instruments e.g. mass spectrometers and core scanners of which can be used for fieldwork and independent study.
If you are interested in studying abroad or undertaking a work experience placement then our sister courses Physical Geography with integrated studying abroad (F845) and Geography with integrated year industry (F846) will be of interest to you. The syllabus of these two courses are identical to this course F840, however, you will have an additional year to undertake a study abroad or work experience placement.
Our graduates have, for example, found employment as environmental consultants, planners, civil servants, surveyors, and in education to name a few.
Source: Aberystwyth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Geography and Earth Sciences
Location
Main Site (Aberystwyth) | Aberystwyth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physical geography
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £20,715 per year |
| International | £20,715 per year |
The modules you will study
For up to date information on our current modular structure, please click on 'View course details on provider's website' at the top of this page.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aberystwyth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aberystwyth University students who took the Physical Geography course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
99%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
med
How well organised is your course?
91%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
low
Student voice
86%
med
Student voice
86%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Aberystwyth University. These students are taking Physical Geography or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Aberystwyth University graduates who took Physical Geography - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
60%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
10%
Architecture and construction professionals
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aberystwyth University graduates who took Physical Geography - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physical Geography.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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