⚠️

High Drop-out Rate Alert

20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

Home›University of Exeter›BA Politics and Geography

BA Politics and Geography

University of Exeter
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Geography and Earth Sciences
Apply via UCASUniversity PageCompare
Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
68%
Meaningful Work
84%
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

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Geography and Earth Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography and Earth Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500-£40,000 (378 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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
24%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
8%
04
Administrative occupations
8%
05
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
8%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
7%
07
Elementary occupations
6%
08
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
6%
09
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
68%
Professional Work
84%
Meaningful Role
81%
Career On Track

Similarly Ranked Alternatives

What comes next? 🎓

Choosing the right university starts with choosing the right school. Explore transparent, data-driven school profiles powered by official DfE statistics.

Explore Schools on WhatSchool.ai →