About MA (hons) Geography, Society And Environment in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

The Geography, Society and Environment degree is designed for students who are interested in subjects like human and building geography, urban design, social policy and modern studies.

It explores the ways in which people shape and are shaped by the places and environments in which they live.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MA (Hons) students are doing six months after graduating:

• 81% are working
• 8% are studying
• 7% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 92% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £25000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £22000

Employers

Employers include:

• Scottish Widows
• Standard Life
• Jones Lang LaSalle
• CBRE

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.0
• TOEFL IBT: 80
• PTE: 50-57

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.