BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

This programme looks at how the environment, people and economics collectively impact on our world. During your studies, you’ll develop your skills in analysing and evaluating geographical information and completing fieldwork. There’s an opportunity to take part in a field trip in the second year and also study a language specialism – with the option to add this to your degree award.

Department: Department of Geography and Environment | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. You’ll also complete a dissertation in your final year. Compulsory and core courses include Introduction to Geography, Introduction to Geographical Research, Human Geography and the City, The LSE Course, Quantitative Methods in Geography and GIS, Field Methods in Geography, Pathways in Human Geography, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Recent graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the areas of financial services, planning, consultancy, administration, marketing, development, teaching and further study. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you should have already achieved a strong set of GCSE grades, including the majority at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). Your GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Mathematics grades should be no lower than B (or 6). A-levels: AAA. A-level contextual offer: ABB. IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level. IB contextual offer: 36 points overall, including 665 at higher level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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