Geography MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Geography & Environmental Science
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Geography is the study of the surface of the Earth as the site of human living and working. It considers the variability in physical and human landscapes, along with the interrelationships binding them together.WHY STUDY GEOGRAPHY?This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Royal Geographical SocietyOur location:- a culturally and historically significant city, close to some of the most the spectacular landscapes in the world; gives us an unparalleled ...Read more

Geography is the study of the surface of the Earth as the site of human living and working. It considers the variability in physical and human landscapes, along with the interrelationships binding them together.

WHY STUDY GEOGRAPHY?

  • This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Royal Geographical Society
  • Our location:- a culturally and historically significant city, close to some of the most the spectacular landscapes in the world; gives us an unparalleled advantage in the study of both human and physical geography
  • Fieldwork is a fundamental part of studying Geography at the University of Glasgow, and all students undertake residential field classes in the Scottish Highlands and Mallorca, giving you a comprehensive learning experience

CAREER PROSPECTS

Recent graduates are employed as coastal and river engineers, field studies tutors, public engagement officer and hydrographic surveyors, and have found opportunities with the Scottish Government, British Red Cross, Transport Scotland, Scottish Water, SEPA and SNH.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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93%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
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Emily
24 Jan 25

I would say the student life and campus at Glasgow are great. There are lots of events and societies and the campus has a lot of great facilities and study spaces. There are not..Read more

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Li-Yu
24 Jan 25

The best part is my supervisors; however, the efficiency of the administrative system is definitely the worst. For example, as a student visa holder, I wanted to inquire about..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
82%
Mathematics
42%
Biology
32%
Economics
16%
Physics
15%
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Emily
24 Jan 25
Geography MA (Hons)
I would say the student life and campus at Glasgow are great. There are lots of events and societies and the campus has a lot of great facilities and study spaces. There are not...
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Li-Yu
24 Jan 25
Human Geography PhD
The best part is my supervisors; however, the efficiency of the administrative system is definitely the worst. For example, as a student visa holder, I wanted to inquire about...
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University of Glasgow
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The University of Glasgow welcomes students from over 140 countries around the world, offering a modern state-of-the-art...

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