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BA (Hons) Geography

University of Sheffield

1 Location : The University of Sheffield

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£23,000

15 months after the course for Human geography graduates at University of Sheffield

Employment

91%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Geography graduates at University of Sheffield

60%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Geography graduates at University of Sheffield

70%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA (Hons) Geography students at University of Sheffield

90%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) Geography students at University of Sheffield

80%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) Geography students at University of Sheffield

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

85%

65%

80%

75%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

80%

85%

60%

70%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

60%

63%

80%

90%

60%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

80%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

65%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

90%

85%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

85%

90%

70%

65%

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

70% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

20 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

40 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Human geography courses

For graduates from University of Sheffield

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £25,500

Data from

45 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £31,000

Data from

130 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,500

Typical range: £27,500 - £41,000

Data from

140 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Human geography graduates in:

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After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

1955 people.

100% of UK-resident Human geography graduates from University of Sheffield are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £32,500

Data from

3430 people.

98% of UK-resident Human geography graduates from University of Sheffield are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £42,500

Data from

3645 people.

99% of UK-resident Human geography graduates from University of Sheffield are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

91% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

75 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

55 students (60% of those who were asked).

69% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 7% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 7% Teaching Professionals
  • 7% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 7% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • 6% Finance Professionals
  • 6% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Conservation and environment professionals

30% In other work

  • 9% Elementary occupations
  • 7% Administrative occupations

2% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Data from

40 students (60% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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