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MA Geography, Society and Environment

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Geography and Earth Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

28%
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%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Geography and Earth Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£36,000
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
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Administrative occupations
5%
03
Skilled trades occupations
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Secretarial and related occupations
0%
10
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
0%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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