Course Overview

Our degrees are designed to broaden your horizon and help you acquire the skills employers seek. Leicester geographers are highly competitive in the job market because of our research-based approach to teaching and learning, which fosters your analytical capabilities, creativity, and confidence.

We have dedicated careers support in the School to help you realize your career goals. During term time, you will also receive information about career fairs, job opportunities and career development courses, and other practical information to help you on your way.

A second-year module, 'Geography in Education,' provides placements in local secondary schools. Working closely with teachers, you can develop skills and experience beneficial to a career in teaching.

We also organize dedicated Geography Careers Events. Recent speakers represented the Civil Service, Selfridges & Co, Hatch Regeneris, the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, the Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

The School has well-established links with many businesses and Government departments, including Natural England, the European Space Agency, the Home Office, BP Exploration, and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.

General Eligibility

A-levels: BCC or points equivalent to your best three A-levels. Must include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Statistics, with at least one of the subjects being Biology, Chemistry, Maths, or Physics.

GCSE: Grades B/5 in Maths (if no A-level Maths) and C/4 in English.

BTEC Diploma: DDM in a science-related subject must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.

International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 26 points minimum, and must include appropriate maths and science content.

Access to HE: Pass diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science-related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.