Geography and Environment

We offer a range of courses, as well as opportunities to join our wider research community as part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. As the integrated study of landscapes, peoples, places and environments, Geography is a vital subject through which to increase understanding of our rapidly changing planet.

Top 10 in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies

Guardian University Guide 2022

Top 5 in the UK for Student Experience in Geography and Environmental Sciences

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

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Amy Bell

I enjoy the flexibility that my course offers...the lecturers are extremely passionate about their research areas and they offer quality feedback.

Amy Bell Geography BSc
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Research

We are renowned for our inter-disciplinary, collaborative research focused on understanding our social and environmental futures and have an excellent international reputation for our research across different areas of physical and human geography.

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Geography students awarded prizes at Graduation

Last week, our 2022 Geography and Environment cohort enjoyed a brilliant graduation day on campus celebrating with friends, family, and staff members from our School.

Geography at Loughborough achieves success in recent National Student Survey

In the latest results from the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS), Geography and Environment at Loughborough University has been ranked 1st in the UK for overall satisfaction in the category ‘physical geographical sciences’ and 3rd in the category ‘human geography’.

Loughborough Geographers Deliver Keynote Lectures at Two International Conferences

Two academics from Loughborough University’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr Elizabeth Mavroudi and Professor Darren Smith, recently delivered keynote lectures at two international conferences.

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    • Staff

    Our academic staff deliver excellent research-informed teaching and we are home to a dynamic community of research students and visiting fellows. Technical and support staff are a vital part of the Geography and Environment student experience and research activities.

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