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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Physical Geography and Geology
University of Leicester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physical Geography and Geology course at University of Leicester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including at least one from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Physical Geography and Geology course at University of Leicester 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | B |
| Biology | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | B |
| Geology | B |
| Biology | B |
| Mathematics | E |
| Chemistry | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F8F6
Here's what University of Leicester says about its Physical Geography and Geology course.
This degree is for you if you have a broad interest in Earth Science and the environment, and you want to study at the boundary of physical geography and geology.
This course provides guides you through the functioning of planet Earth, from the distant past to the present. In this degree, carefully selected complementary modules from Physical Geography and Geology are structured to provide students with an understanding of Earth System functioning across a range of space-time scales. This includes knowledge of modern landscape processes, how insights from the modern world allow us to interpret the rock record (and vice-versa), and how the fossil record allows us to understand the patterns of life on Earth today. You will also investigate key contemporary processes and the challenges facing society today by studying topics like climate change, desertification, pollution and water quality. Studying both the past and present will enable you to reflect upon and tackle many of the environmental challenges facing the planet.
Source: University of Leicester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Location
Main Site | Leicester
Duration
3-4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Geology
• Physical geography
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website.
How you will be assessed
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Leicester
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Physical Geography and Geology course at University of Leicester 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
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
99%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
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?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
88%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
94%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
98%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
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?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
91%
high
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
The Physical Geography and Geology course at University of Leicester 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Physical Geography and Geology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Leicester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Administrative occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
5%
Process, plant and machine operatives
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Natural and social science professionals
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Leicester graduates who took Physical Geography and Geology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
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 Physical Geography and Geology.
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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