BSc (Hons) Geography at Loughborough University

Explore the social and physical processes shaping our rapidly changing planet. Geography is the integrated study of landscapes, peoples, places and environments and is, therefore, a vital subject through which to increase understanding of our rapidly changing planet. Through the interlinked strands of human and physical geography, the discipline bridges the social sciences and natural sciences.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: Geography and Environment  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across the Geography degree, you will benefit from the wide-ranging expertise of our academic staff, all of whom are committed to high-quality, research-informed teaching ensuring the very best learning experience. Year 1 compulsory modules: Academic and Professional Skills for Geography, Unequal Worlds, Earth Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Practising Geography, Geography in Action.

Career pathways

We have an excellent record in terms of academic development and career progression. A major contributing factor to this is the skills that our students develop during their Geography degree.

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