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: ABB-BBB, preferably including at least two from Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects preferably including at least two from Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language and Maths.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass science diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include Physics, Chemistry, and Maths Level 3 credits.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. A minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE. A minimum of 4 in the English Language is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDD (Science Related). Please contact School regarding eligibility.

T Levels: Distinction in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. 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.