BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Geography with Environmental Mathematics, a mathematics and geography degree focused on the intersection of earth systems and quantitative analysis. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Project Management. Students undertake fieldwork in locations such as the European Alps, Mallorca, Portugal, and Tenerife. The first year introduces foundational subjects through modules like Planet Under Threat, Digital Geographies, Advanced Mathematics 1, and Advanced Mathematics 2. The second year continues with specialized studies including Career Skills in Geography, Advanced Mathematics 3, Digital Data Analysis, and Skills for Physical Geographers. The final year involves advanced study and independent research, featuring modules such as Testing mathematical models of river hydraulics with data from an experimental flume, Assessing the most important controls on upland wildfires using GIS, Understanding how different farming operations affect soil infiltration and flood response, and the Physical Geography Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: DDD in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels. The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. IB: 6,6,5 at higher level including Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 25%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 20%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Planet Under Threat
- Digital Geographies
- Exploring the Physical Environment
- Advanced Mathematics 1
- Advanced Mathematics 2
- Dynamic Landscapes*
- Living Earth*
- Population, Society and Space**
- Global Geopolitics, Migration and Uneven Development**
- Career Skills in Geography
- Advanced Mathematics 3
- Digital Data Analysis
- Skills for Physical Geographers
- European Alps Field Class
- Mallorca Field Class
- Portugal Field Class
- Earth Surface Processes
- Ecosystems: Process, Pattern, and Change
- Climate Systems
- Natural Hazards; Human Disasters
- Geographies of Food
- Political & Development Geographies
- Citizenship and Identity: Comparative Perspectives
- Discovery modules
- Testing mathematical models of river hydraulics with data from an experimental flume
- Assessing the most important controls on upland wildfires using GIS
- Understanding how different farming operations affect soil infiltration and flood response
- Reconstructing past storm intensity and frequency using proxy data from peat cores
- Physical Geography Dissertation
- Coding and Numerical Analysis
- Tenerife Field Class
- Water Science & Management
- Creating Alternative Futures
- Management of Wilderness and Global Ecosystems
- The Cryosphere
- Tropical forests and sustainable development
- Advanced Population & Health Geographies
- Spaces of Migration & Encounter
- Geographies of Global Insecurities
- Professional Work Placement
- Geographical Research Opportunities
- School and Educational Placements
- Practice the skills you have learnt in class in real-world situations.
- Gain first-hand experience of collecting and analysing data.
- Build valuable individual and team research skills – vital for your final year research project.
- Develop professional skills sought after by employers like project planning, communication and teamwork.
- Get to know your lecturers and fellow students even better.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics at University of Leeds do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics at University of Leeds?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography with Environmental Mathematics at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.