Geography

Combine theory, fieldwork, and projects to understand global and local processes in the production of physical and human geographies.

Study the interaction between human societies, the natural processes of the earth, and their impact on the global and local environment.
As part of your course, you’ll:
• Complete a range of both human and physical geography modules, exploring topics such as natural hazard management, climate change, hydrology, and environmental science



• Benefit from a personal tutorial programme, laboratory work, and field trip opportunities



• Combine theory about the physical nature, characteristics, and environment of the world and human interactions with practical experience



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You’ll learn in an engaging environment designed to foster your analytical and methodological skills and support your development into an individual, autonomous, and reflective learner.

Field trips
Off-site visits will enable you to gain an understanding of real-world issues and examples in geography, using locations for conducting fieldwork to develop competence in practical research skills and apply theoretical concepts to a specific place.

You’ll evaluate the implementation of spatial, cultural, economic, and environmental policies, gain an awareness of cultural differences and tolerance, and develop a sense of place.

Trips will also enable you to practise identifying problems, consider solutions, gather data, and collect information while you learn generic and transferable skills such as teamwork and observation.

Expert practitioners
Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and professionals whose expertise will help shape your learning.

Employability and placements
We have an excellent network of employers who will be able to offer relevant experience to help you develop employability and personal skills to help prepare you for employment. We also offer a work placement module to hone your personal, professional, and employability skills.

External visits
Physical and human geography field trips represent an important part of the teaching and learning approach. You’ll gain an understanding of real-world issues and examples in geography, using locations for conducting fieldwork to develop competence in practical research skills.

Why study the BSc Geography course at Leeds Beckett University?
- 100% of BSc (Hons) Geography students were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*


• Field trips that will help you gain an understanding of real-world issues and develop competence in practical research skills



• A work placement module that will hone your personal, professional and employability skills



• A personal tutorial programme to look after your academic and pastoral needs



• An excellent network of employers who will be able to offer relevant job experience



*National Student Survey 2026

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Uni Compare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Uni Compare, 2026 reviews).