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BSc (Hons) Physical Geography

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

1 Location : Northumbria University

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Optional

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 General, applied and forensic 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.

Student Satisfaction

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

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The teaching on my course

80%

68%

70%

75%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

73%

79%

72%

65%

77%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

74%

71%

48%

48%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

74%

77%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

57%

48%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

95%

84%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

65%

53%

73%

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 90 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

90% 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 2020-22

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

Data from

15 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 Physical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Physical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £26,500

Data from

75 people

(54% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,000

Data from

115 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £31,000

Data from

120 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £33,000

Data from

7175 people.

100% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £33,000

Data from

9250 people.

94% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £40,500

Data from

10435 people.

94% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

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 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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

35% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Engineering professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals

65% In other work

  • 25% Elementary occupations
  • 20% Skilled trades occupations
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

76% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in General, applied and forensic sciences over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Data from

55 students (50% of those who were asked)

43% Usefulness

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

76% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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