Geography BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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**Why study Geography at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)- Field trips to Greece, the Lake District, North Wales and the North West coast included in fees*- Additional opportunities for overseas field trips to places such as Iceland*- Focus on practical and field based learning activities so students develop applied skills and graduate work ready- Access to brand new, state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems and analytical ...Read more


Why study Geography at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)- Field trips to Greece, the Lake District, North Wales and the North West coast included in fees*- Additional opportunities for overseas field trips to places such as Iceland*- Focus on practical and field based learning activities so students develop applied skills and graduate work ready- Access to brand new, state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems and analytical equipment- Regular extra curricular employability events, giving students the opportunity to network with high profile companies- Options to undertake work placements of 4-6 weeks and/or 12 months- Options to study abroad for part of the degree with support from schemes such as the Go Global Fund and Erasmus+- This degree is available to study following a foundation year- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more


About your course

Exploring the way in which our physical environment develops and how humans affect natural processes and interact within the world form the basis of the BSc (Hons) Geography at Liverpool John Moores University. This vocational programme offers plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge in practical contexts. Fieldwork, completed both in the UK and overseas, is integral to the course.Liverpool is the ideal place in which to study geography as you have immediate access to the stunning landscapes of the Lake and Peak Districts, Snowdonia, as well as a host of coastal sites. Exploring the way in which our physical environment develops and how humans affect natural processes and interact within the world is the basis of this vocational programme, which offers plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge in practical contexts.The degree offers you opportunities for overseas fieldwork, currently including a core level 5 trip to Greece to study a range of environments impacted by development and tourism and subject to a variety of natural hazards. In Level 6 we also run optional field trips in tectonically active, volcanic or glacial environments (current destination is Iceland) to study topics such as climate change, geohazards, landscape development, environmental change and sustainability.Not only are these field trips an important aspect of the study of geography, they are also, unsurprisingly, a highlight of the programme for our students. All day and residential field trips for core modules are funded by the University. The Level 6 expedition is optional and self-funding is required.*As well as studying a range of highly topical subject areas, you will also have access to the latest Geographical Information Systems facilities and state-of-the-art field equipment and analytical laboratories. The course also offers ample opportunity for work-related learning.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
Physical Geographical Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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95%
What students say
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Jamie
07 Oct 24

It's a decent..Read more

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Claire
21 Aug 24

I loved studying at LJMU. I thought it was class. My lecturer was great, they helped me massively when I was studying. I would recommend this university to everyone!!..Read more

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BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Minimum Number of A Levels: 2Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20Subject requirements: C or above in Geography or a related science or social science

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
98%
Biology
22%
Psychology
20%
English Language & Literature
15%
English Literature
14%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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£18250 Per year

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Latest Geography reviews

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J
Jamie
07 Oct 24
Geography BSc (Hons)
It's a decent...
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C
Claire
21 Aug 24
I loved studying at LJMU. I thought it was class. My lecturer was great, they helped me massively when I was studying. I would recommend this university to everyone!!...
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a pioneering, modern civic university....

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Liverpool John Moores University
3 Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF United Kingdom
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