Welcome to one of the best Geography departments in the UK and one of the top ranked institutions in the East Midlands.

Over recent years our students are among the most satisfied Geography students in the UK. Employment prospects remain strong. 90% of our graduates enter paid employment or study for a higher degree within six months of leaving.

You will be joining a friendly, vibrant, busy and research-active department and be able to immediately start your degree in geography in our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities.

You will have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to take part in a large choice of field trips, which are still heavily subsidised by the University. You will also have the chance to spend your third year in either Canada or the USA as part of our year abroad degree.

Studying Geography at Leicester will enhance and broaden your academic knowledge, develop your communication skills and provide excellent career opportunities.

English Language Requirements

If you have not previously been taught in English or are not a native English speaker:

English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all four categories), TOEFL 575 (paper), 250 (computer-based), or 90 (internet-based) or equivalent.

For preparatory courses contact the English Language Teaching Unit. A pass in course D satisfies the English language requirements for taught courses.

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