HomeUniversity of PortsmouthBSc Marine Environmental Science

BSc Marine Environmental Science

University of Portsmouth
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Geography and Earth Sciences
Course Score
B /67
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

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

30%
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

Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%
Engineering28%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Geography and Earth Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£28,500
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
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Elementary occupations
15%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Customer service occupations
10%
07
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Administrative occupations
5%
10
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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