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BSc (Hons) Physical Geography

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£24,000

15 months after the course for Physical geographical sciences graduates at Swansea University

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Physical geographical sciences graduates at Swansea University

50%

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

15 months after the course for Physical geographical sciences graduates at Swansea University

Student Satisfaction

82%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc Physical geographical sciences students at Swansea University

75%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Physical geographical sciences students at Swansea University

82%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Physical geographical sciences students at Swansea University

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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.

82%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 55 students (79% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

81%

89%

81%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

71%

80%

68%

81%

68%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

82%

84%

77%

75%

68%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

82%

82%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

88%

74%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

96%

82%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

88%

75%

57%

77%

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

100% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2019-21

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

Data from

15 students.

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 Physical geographical sciences courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,500

Data from

25 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £27,000

Data from

100 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,000

Data from

105 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,000

Data from

85 people.

20% of UK-resident Physical geographical sciences graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £25,500

Data from

265 people.

48% of UK-resident Physical geographical sciences graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £30,500

Data from

250 people.

45% of UK-resident Physical geographical sciences graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

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

100% 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 on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (65% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 10% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • 5% Sports and fitness occupations
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

20% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2020-21

Data from

25 students (65% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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