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Our graduates are in demand for both their specialist and transferable skills. You'll build skills in presenting your ideas in reports and orally, in data collection, presentation and analysis, and in the use of specialist mapping and statistical software.
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This whole experience has taught me to put myself out there, and do what makes me uncomfortable. If I had been too afraid to move out come to Leeds, I would not be where I am now, with the fantastic memories and people I have surrounding me.
Each year of this programme is designed around a combination of compulsory core modules, as well as opportunities to take optional modules and discovery modules across the University so you can choose additional subjects of interest. This means you are able to specialise in either human or physical geography, or choose modules from a mixture of both.
Leeds is among the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021
Broad expertise and knowledge will equip you to tackle important real-world problems in a range of organisations and sectors, from the public sector (such as working for local government), to private industry (as a retail analyst or location planner) and for non-governmental organisations (such as Amnesty International as a policy and campaigns officer).
Why study at Leeds
- Graduate with a degree accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (IBG) from a university ranked 11th in the UK for geography and environmental sciences, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and 11th in the world, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.
- Take advantage of our world-leading research here at Leeds, which has had a pioneering impact on current global agendas, influencing key decision-makers in shaping environmental protection, public health and the economy.
- Tailor your degree to suit your interests. You can specialise in either human geography or physical geography, or opt to study a mixture of our BA and BSc modules.
- Experience expertise teaching delivered by a School that has taught geography for over 100 years. Learn from internationally renowned academics and researchers at the forefront of their fields who specialise in a variety of geography disciplines.
- Benefit from excellent teaching facilities, including specialist labs, lecture theatres and industry-standard software, fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning.
- Benefit from excellent specialist facilities, including industry-level teaching laboratories and a dedicated field store fully equipped with research-grade equipment to support your learning and practical fieldwork.
- Put theory into practice with our extensive fieldwork activities located across the world, where you'll experience 'real world' learning that will advance your research, project planning and teamwork skills whilst gaining hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry.
- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our paid industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — major organisations such as Sainsbury's, Morgan Stanley and GlaxoSmithKline.
- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across many universities worldwide.