Leeds Beckett University

Overview

The Geography and Environmental Science (Hons) program at Leeds Beckett University offers an in-depth exploration of the interaction between natural systems and human activities. This comprehensive course emphasizes practical approaches to understanding and addressing pressing environmental issues, including climate change, urban growth, and environmental risk. Over the course of three years, you will acquire essential skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), all while grounding your knowledge in core environmental science concepts.

What you'll study

The program is structured into three years, each building upon the last:

• Year 1 (Foundations):
  • Geography in the Contemporary World
  • Earth Systems
  • Environmental Science
  • Techniques in Geographical Research
• Year 2 (Applied Geography and Methods):
  • City and Society
  • Techniques in Geographical Research (continued or advanced focus)
  • Environmental Science (continued or applied focus)
• Year 3 (Integration and Field-Based Learning):
  • Sustainable Places and Residential Field Trip
  • Geography in the Contemporary World (advanced application) or a related integrative module
  • Optional electives aligned to geography, environmental science, GIS, and sustainability

The program includes a dedicated residential field trip module focused on sustainable places and applied geographical investigations, culminating in assessed outputs from research and applied modules.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Geography and Environmental Science (Hons) program, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

• UCAS Tariff Points: A minimum of 112 points is required.
• English Language Proficiency: Minimum scores include:
  • IELTS (Academic): overall 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 79
  • PTE Academic: 54
  • Oxford Test of English (OTE): 120
• Other Academic Requirements:
  • GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
  • 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.
  • International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers, with at least 2 at grade H5 or above.

Career prospects

Graduating with a degree in Geography and Environmental Science opens up a diverse range of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles in environmental consultancy, urban planning, sustainability management, and research. The skills acquired during this program, such as data analysis, fieldwork, and GIS proficiency, are highly valued in both public and private sectors, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on environmental policies and practices.