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University of Exeter
Geography with Professional Placement
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · UCAS F8D8
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
Campus
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£9,790 (regulated maximum, 2026-27)
Intake
2026-09-21
UCAS code
F8D8
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Course Overview
Geography with Professional Placement at University of Exeter in Exeter, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
33,105
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
22.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
79.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Geography with Professional Placement
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Geography with Professional Placement topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Geography with Professional Placement
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
33,105
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
22%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
79%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary