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BSc (Hons) Geography

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As a graduate of this course, you will be primed for the workplace. In addition to your practical experience, you will have a range of subject-specific expertise and transferable skills at your fingertips. A variety of roles will be open to you including cartography, environmental consultancy, working for charitable or third-sector organizations, and research. You will also have the knowledge and skillset for positions across nature and environmental management, town and country planning, international development housing, and resource management.

Sustainability officer

Property management and planning

Market research

Teaching

Environmental Consultant

Geographical information systems officer

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Sustainable Urbanism & European Field Trip

  • Geography in the Contemporary World

  • Academic Skills for Geographers & Planners

  • Introduction to Physical Geography

  • Environmental Science

  • City & Society

  • Techniques in Geographical Research

2 Year 2
  • Placement & Employability Skills

  • Research Methods

  • Ecology & Ecosystems

  • International Field Trip

  • Earth Surface Processes

  • Natural Hazard Management & Climate Adaption

  • Remote Sensing & GIS

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation

  • Coastal Environments

  • Hydrology & Water Resource Management

Option modules may include

Choose one of the following options:

  • Strategies for European Cities

  • Geographies of Consumption

  • Cities & Spatial Justice

  • Biodiversity & Conservation

  • Choose one of the following options:

  • Heritage & Conservation

  • Women & the Built Environment

  • Environmental Control Strategies

  • Global Challenges

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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