Geography

Top 40 in the world for Geography
QS World University Subject Rankings 2025

6th in the UK for world-leading research in Geography and Environmental Studies
Based on 4* research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021

Top 50 in the world in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026

Top 15 in the UK for Geography and Environmental Science
14th in the Complete University Guide 2026
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Geography at the University of Exeter offers a lively, thriving and innovative research environment. We offer two distinct taught programmes relevant to 21st century challenges and developed with input from industry, which aim to provide a fantastic platform for future employment.
As a student with us you will be part of a vibrant postgraduate community benefitting from quality teaching and access to outstanding facilities. We offer an intellectually stimulating experience within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our programmes are informed by our research expertise, which is organised into a range of research groups spanning the breadth of Geography. These include research groups focused on: environment and sustainability, sustainable hydrological systems, just futures, coastal and ocean futures, and energy policy. We are engaged in a number of interdisciplinary areas of research at the University, including earth system science and climate change research, much of which is organised through the Global Systems Institute (GSI) - a world-leading solutions-focused transdisciplinary centre in climate change research and recipient of The Times Higher Education Award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership'.
The academics who contribute to the MSc programmes in the Department of Geography undertake their research globally and are deeply involved in research across the Global South.
Corin
MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
Jenny
MSc Geographical Information Science
Corin
MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
“I really enjoy the ability for us to get hands on experience within the actual sustainability job market itself, and the fact that this course is empowering us not only to learn about sustainability challenges, but giving us the right tools to tackle them.
My biggest highlight so far has probably been meeting with the external partner organisations, and seeing just how many large companies are keen to work with us on this course!”
Jenny
MSc Geographical Information Science
“The MSc in Geographical Information Science was the starting point of a career change for me. The enthusiasm of the professors and the wide range of applications demonstrated in the programme cemented my desire to go into GIS.
I use the skills I gained on a daily basis in my new career as a GIS Consultant at Esri UK. I wouldn't have been able to succeed in my current job without the depth and range of knowledge I gained at Exeter, or without the support of the professors and my fellow students during the application process”