Geography with Applied GIS

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F809

Campuses

Streatham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,200 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Geography with Applied GIS

About

Learn from leaders in their fields about critical global issues and challenges affecting environments and societies around the world

Develop a comprehensive grounding in physical geography with the same breadth of options and experience as BSc Geography, plus a specialism in GIS from your second year onwards

Discover how mapping and analytics are accelerating our understanding of big data, empowering digital transformation and being applied in a growing industry crossing the business, government, science and leisure sectors

Develop the theoretical and practical skills required to capture, manage, manipulate, analyse and present a range of geographically-referenced data in GIS using industry-standard software

Join a friendly and active student community: the Geography Society is one of the university’s largest and provides members with regular socials, sports teams, weekend trips and the famous GeogSoc ball

What is GIS? GIS is a technology at the heart of spatial analysis, used to map things and locations to answer questions, detect patterns, tell stories and make insights that cannot be inferred from spreadsheets and charts. It is a science and discipline in its own right, which is recognised by the new Geography with Applied GIS programme at Exeter and the success of its graduates. Find out how the University of Exeter is leading in GIS teaching.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements (typical offer)

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	AAA - AAB A*AA - AAA (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)	B in a science subject* A in a science subject* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)
IB	36/666 - 34/665 38/766 - 36/666 (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)	HL5 in a science subject* HL6 in a science subject* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)
BTEC	DDD-DDD DDD (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)	Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-level grade B in a science subject* Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-level grade A in a science subject* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)
GCSE	C or 4	English Language
Access to HE	30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)	To include at least 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable science subject area* To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable science subject area* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement/European Study)
T-Level	T-Levels not accepted	N/A
Contextual Offer	A-Level: ABB - BBB IB: 32/655 - 30/555 BTEC: DDM Prof. Placement/Study Abroad: A-Level: AAB - ABB IB: 34/665 - 32/655 BTEC: DDD - DDM	Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers.
Other accepted qualifications	View other accepted qualifications
English language requirements	International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply

*Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Sport Science; Statistics.

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

Employer-valued skills this course develops

The interdisciplinary and applied nature of MSc Sustainable Development equips you with a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences that make graduates highly employable across a diverse range of careers. The degree offers high-quality social science research training and applied expertise which could lead to careers that focus on:

NGOs and third sector

MSc Sustainable Development graduates are well placed to take up roles in non-governmental and civil society organisations that are working towards environmental and social sustainability around the world. These roles include project development, research, monitoring and evaluation of interventions, community support, and advocacy for policy change.

Consultancy

A range of consultancies specialising in areas such as environmental management, climate change and international development require graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge of sustainability challenges. These roles include practical applications of knowledge through environmental and social impact assessments, independent research and advisory roles.

Business and sustainability

There is growing demand for innovation to meet sustainability challenges in the private sector. This area includes roles responsible for sustainable development policy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and responsible business management in a wide range of economic sectors including energy consortia, the financial sector, and industry.

Public sector

Careers in the public sector are highly varied and examine the role of sustainability in planning, resource management and social development. Opportunities include national government agencies such as Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Department for International Development (DFID). At a local level, jobs aligned to this expertise include local authorities and planning departments.

Careers support

The University of Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students and graduates compete very successfully in the employment market. We have a dedicated, award-winning Careers Service offering careers training, events, advice and mentoring to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed in finding employment in your chosen field.

Career paths

MSc graduates from the Centre for Geography and Environmental Science have gone on to varied careers. You can read about some of their experiences within our graduate profiles.

Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates of our Geography postgraduate programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey 2016/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.

Recent graduates are now working as:

Adviser
Analyst Consultant
Ecological Planning advisory intern
English teacher
Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
GIS specialist
Graduate Research Assistant
Marine and Environmental Consultant
Vulnerability Assessment Framework Coordinator

Recent graduates are now working for:

British Gas
Carbon Tree
City of London Corporation
Clipper Logistics
EDF Energy
Fable Videographics
Hong Kong Outstanding Education
Joint Marine Environ Guard Limited
Met Office
SLR Consulting Ltd
Sustainable Restaurant Association
Taylor Woodrow

Further study

Further study is a popular choice for a number of students following graduation from a University of Exeter Geography Masters programme. Below are a few examples of further study undertaken by recent graduates of our Masters programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey 2016/17.