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.

98% Overall Satisfaction for Geographical Studies

NSS 2019

95% of Research Classed as ‘Internationally-recognised’

REF 2014

Top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Geography

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

3rd in the UK for Student Experience for Geography and Environmental Sciences

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

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Research degrees
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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Success for Geography student as they are named LU Arts’ 2019-20 scholar

An event held earlier this week celebrated this year’s recipients of the LU Arts’ scholarships.

Geography Fieldcourses

As part of our Geography degree programmes, students have the opportunity to carry out research around the world and experience unforgettable environments.
Tom Matthews climbing Mount Everest

Dr Tom Matthews joins team to install highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest

A climate scientist from Loughborough University was part of the team that installed the two highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest to enable communities to respond to climate risks.

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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