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Geography

The impact of humanity on all aspects of the planetary machine is undeniable. As a result, the world needs geographers more than ever. Whether your interest is human or physical geography, environmental science or geology, our flexible courses offer plenty of hands-on experience delivered in state-of-the-art-facilities.

Undergraduate courses in Geography

Times Higher Education

21st in the UK for Geography (THE Good University Guide 2021)

97% of students in work or further study six months after graduating (The Uni Guide 2023)

Geography: On Demand

Access Leicester from anywhere, any time. On Demand lets you look around campus, explore our facilities and listen to our experts.

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Geography field trips

Are You Cooking the Planet? Taster lecture.

Hear from a Geography graduate

Your live line-up

View our upcoming live events - get a glimpse into life at Leicester and all that's on offer.

Accommodation

An ideal way to experience university. Guaranteed if you apply by 1 September.

Scholarships

Our scholarships, bursaries and discounts help students of all backgrounds. Have a look now to see if you're eligible.

Wellbeing and support

We care about you. Our team is on hand to provide support and advice with wellbeing, money, accessibility and more.

Campus tour

Our compact, Covid-safe campus is small enough to get everywhere easily but big enough that it never feels crowded. We’ll show you the David Wilson Library, the Danielle Brown Sports Centre and our newly opened, completely refurbished Students’ Union, as well as teaching facilities.

We would love to show you around - book your place on one of our campus tours today.

Explore our campus

Meet the tutors

Our courses are taught by experts and leading researchers in geography. Our academics are passionate about sharing their knowledge and supporting your future in geography.

Dr Angela Last

Lecturer in Human Geography
I am a cultural geographer working on post-Brexit links between the environment and nationalism. I enjoy teaching through a variety of media, including blogs, podcasts and videos.

Dr Juan-Carlos Berrio

Lecturer in Physical Geography
My expertise is in climate change and tropical vegetation dynamics. I am also a member of University’s Orchestra Society.

Dr Matt Wilde

Lecturer in Human Geography
I specialise in urban ethnography. I have been at Leicester since 2018 and love the University for its warm atmosphere and village-like feel.

Dr Andy Carr

Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography
I teach across the physical geography courses, My particular passion is the landscapes and ecologies of the world’s deserts. I am also Admissions Tutor for Geography.

Dr Arnoud Boom

Associate Professor
I am a biogeochemist, using a range of exciting analytical methods to understand the global carbon cycle and tropical environmental change in the past, present and future.