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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Geography and Sport Science (with placement year)
Loughborough University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) course at Loughborough University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
AAB
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £29,750 per year |
| International | £29,750 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: FC8F
Here's what Loughborough University says about its Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) course.
BSc Geography and Sport Science is a joint honours degree which aims to develop your understanding of how physical and social processes affect our rapidly changing planet, as well as enhance your knowledge of sport science.
You will spend equal amounts of time studying each subject in each year and there is the opportunity to explore the relationship between geography and sport science in an optional final year dissertation.
Geography
In the first year of our BSc (Hons) Geography and Sport Science degree, the geography modules span human and physical geography, ensuring you have a firm understanding of how social and physical processes vary within the context of places and regions. In second and final year of this course you can specialise in either human or physical geography, or you can choose to maintain the equal balance between the two.
In Geography and Environment, our academic staff are driving forward intellectual agendas in physical and human geography, as well as helping to shape national and international policy. This expertise ensures that the knowledge you are getting throughout your course is at the cutting-edge of scientific research and focused on some of the most important issues in society today.
Sports Science
From this course, you will also develop a theoretical, critical and practical understanding of sport science with the help of the UK’s leading School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The sport science modules focus on developing your knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, psychology, sociology and pedagogy. The knowledge gained in the sport science section of our Geography and Sport Science degree will support a variety of careers in sport, health and/or education.
Other courses
We also offer single honours courses in Geography. Use the buttons below to explore our BA or BSc Geography courses.
Source: Loughborough University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Geography and Environment
Location
Main Site | Loughborough
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Physical geography
• Sport and exercise sciences
• Human geography
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
How you will be assessed
Modules are assessed either by examination, by a combination of coursework and examinations, or entirely by coursework.
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Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn
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University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...
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My course is very niche however it provides all the fundamentals to become a sports engineer, timetable is very well organised, quality of teaching is top tier along with review reocrdings to relisten to lectures if needed. Wide variety of modules including ergonomics,CAD,biomechanics,Materierals en...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
low
Academic support
87%
low
Academic support
87%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
91%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
93%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
76%
low
Student voice
76%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
The Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physical Education | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physical Education | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physical Education | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Loughborough University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
77%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
14%
Sports and fitness occupations
14%
Teaching Professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Loughborough University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£27.7k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£38k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Geography and Sport Science (with placement year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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