Portuguese/Geography MA
ABB – BBB at A level, Applicants to Geography (BSc) : A-level Science subject at Grade B. Applicants to Geography (MA/MA SocSci) : A-level English or Humanities subject; graduates earn a median £26,000 three years on.
Applicants to Geography (BSc) : A-level Science subject at Grade B. Applicants to Geography (MA/MA SocSci) : A-level English or Humanities subject · 95% of entrants came with A levels · 87% stay on after year 1 · Glasgow course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. A contextual offer can be lower for applicants from under-represented backgrounds; none is published for this course.
Glasgow course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1Applicants to Geography (BSc) : A-level Science subject at Grade B. Applicants to Geography (MA/MA SocSci) : A-level English or Humanities subject
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications2
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Highers | AAAAAAminimum from S5: BBBB | Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). |
| IB | 32 (5,5,5) | HL Science subject. |
What do you study?
Compulsory modules this year: natural sciences 25% · transversal skills 25% · language & communication 25% · mathematics & statistics 17%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Glasgow course page · optional modules vary by year
- Geography 1: Living in a Changing World
What you learn (12)
- explain how physical and human processes interact to shape global change
- describe core geographical concepts such as scale and connection
- explain why these core concepts matter for understanding geography
- apply techniques to collect geographical data
- interpret and present geographical data using appropriate formats
- deliver a clear oral presentation to an audience
- collaborate effectively within a team
- construct a critical written argument supported by library research
- apply academic citation and referencing conventions
- perform numerical calculations relevant to geographical data
- handle quantitative and qualitative data sets
- manage own workload to meet set deadlines
Year 2 · 1 core · 60 credits ≈ 600 hours
- Geography 2
What you learn (17)
- evaluate drivers of global and local economic change
- explain links between economic change, geopolitics and culture
- apply theoretical frameworks to analyse global and local shifts
- analyse the spatial nature of economic, political and cultural processes
- explain mechanisms of climate change across timescales
- assess impacts of climate change on landscape development
- assess relationships between landform processes and shapes
- evaluate competing perspectives on major environmental issues
- analyse physical and human dimensions of environmental problems
- distinguish raw data from its interpretation in environmental analysis
- evaluate suitability of data sources for research purposes
- apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to data
- contribute constructively to discussions on geographic issues
- summarise arguments in a balanced manner
- critically evaluate arguments through oral and written presentations
- develop critical reading skills using academic resources
- develop critical writing skills through wide reading
Year 3 · 3 core · 60 credits ≈ 600 hours
- Geographic Thought
What you learn (3)
- describe key debates in the development of geographical concepts
- discuss the conceptual history of geography from antiquity to the present
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different geographical approaches
- Geographical Techniques
What you learn (17)
- explain core principles underlying geographical information systems
- perform basic spatial analyses using GIS software
- evaluate how spatial data quality affects GIS analysis outcomes
- analyse single-variable geographical data using statistical methods
- interpret multi-variable geographical data sets using statistical techniques
- describe the role of numerical and statistical models in analysing geographical data
- apply simple models to simulate geographical processes
- analyse outputs generated by simple geographical process models
- justify the choice of quantitative or qualitative techniques in geographical research
- critique the application of analytical techniques within geography
- design a data-gathering exercise in human or physical geography
- conduct fieldwork to collect geographical data
- interpret results from collected geographical data
- operate a standard GIS package for varied analytical tasks
- use spreadsheet software to analyse and present data
- use statistical software to analyse and present data
- evaluate limitations that data error imposes on analysis
- Research Skills
What you learn (7)
- formulate a focused and relevant research question
- design a suitable methodology for a research project
- apply suitable methods to achieve research project objectives
- produce ethics approval documentation for a research project
- produce a health and safety risk assessment for fieldwork
- apply suitable conceptual frameworks to analyse field data
- organise time effectively to complete project milestones
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
Where does it lead?
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 30 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £18,500 and £31,000. Five years on, the median is £33,000. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 65% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 113% left | 87% | 55 |
| In work or study, 15 months on5% studying | 90% | 15 |
| Professional or managerial job | 65% | 10 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £28,000 | 15 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £26,000 | 30 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £33,000 | 30 |
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 80% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 55 students answered
Highest: 97% agreed on question 1; lowest: 70% on question 26.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 97% |
| Question 2 | 88% |
| Question 3 | 94% |
| Question 4 | 94% |
| Question 5 | 88% |
| Question 6 | 91% |
| Question 7 | 84% |
| Question 8 | 81% |
| Question 9 | 88% |
| Question 10 | 71% |
| Question 11 | 74% |
| Question 12 | 83% |
| Question 13 | 88% |
| Question 14 | 73% |
| Question 15 | 92% |
| Question 16 | 88% |
| Question 17 | 74% |
| Question 18 | 84% |
| Question 19 | 92% |
| Question 20 | 94% |
| Question 21 | 90% |
| Question 22 | 95% |
| Question 23 | 86% |
| Question 24 | 70% |
| Question 25 | 79% |
| Question 26 | 70% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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