Geography BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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Youll cover a truly global range of issues, taught by experts. From migration and development, to conflict, inequality, geomorphology and climate change adaptation, well guide you as you develop your own sets of interests and expertise.We also have an excellent choice of global field-trip destinations – recent trips include the Mojave Desert, Los Angeles, China and Greece. Even when youre working closer to home, our setting – Brighton and the South Downs National Park – means youll learn both ...Read more

You'll cover a truly global range of issues, taught by experts. From migration and development, to conflict, inequality, geomorphology and climate change adaptation, we'll guide you as you develop your own sets of interests and expertise.We also have an excellent choice of global field-trip destinations – recent trips include the Mojave Desert, Los Angeles, China and Greece. Even when youre working closer to home, our setting – Brighton and the South Downs National Park – means youll learn both inside and outside the classroom.Alongside your studies, get involved with the student-led prize-winning GeogSoc. Its one of the largest societies on campus. They organise social events, trips abroad, talks from guest speakers as well as providing peer support.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
Physical Geographical Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Bethany
22 Jan 25

There are lots of different places to study with different purposes. Some facilities are a bit old and could be..Read more

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Emma
17 Jan 25

Love studying in the student centre and library - especially in the silent zone. Could be improved by more university organised/planned socials so can meet people from other..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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£26,250 per year

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£26,250 per year

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£26250 Per year

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Bethany
22 Jan 25
Geography BSc (Hons)
There are lots of different places to study with different purposes. Some facilities are a bit old and could be...
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Emma
17 Jan 25
Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change BSc (Hons)
Love studying in the student centre and library - especially in the silent zone. Could be improved by more university organised/planned socials so can meet people from other...
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University of Sussex
University of Sussex , Brighton

The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive institution (REF, 2021) based near the popular seaside city of Brighton....

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Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  1.1 miles away

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