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BSc Environmental Science

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography and Earth Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

38%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Geography and Earth Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£29,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography and Earth Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500-£33,500 (133 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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