BSc Geography with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes an Overseas Field Course module. A STEM Foundation Year (Year 0) is available for students without traditional entry requirements, with automatic progression to Year 1 of the BSc Geography programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC or points equivalent from your best three A-levels
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 16%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 18%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamental Mathematics
- Scientific Computing
- Principles of Earth Science and Earth Systems
- Introductory Chemistry Practical
- Introductory Data Analysis
- Academic Support
- Introductory Earth and Environmental Science
- Dissertation
- Contemporary Environmental Challenges
- Critical Digital Geographies
- Neotropical Rainforests
- Understanding Ecosystems and Environments of the Distant Past
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Information Visualisation
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Research Communication
- Stable Isotopes in the Environment
- Drylands: Landscapes, Ecosystems and People
- Water Quality Processes and Management
- Volcanology (Tenerife)
- Geography for a Globalised World
- Professional Skills for Geographers and Environmental Scientists
- The Digital World
- Evolution of the Earth System
- Environment, Nature and Society
- Working with Geographical Information
- The Contemporary Earth System
- Investigating the Environment: Field and Laboratory Skills
- Data Analysis
- Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
- Research Design
- Overseas Field Course
- Geographical Information Science
- Catchment Systems
- The Dynamic Biosphere
- Critical Geographies of Environment and Development
- Geography in Education
- An Introduction to Past Global Climate Changes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Leicester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
100% 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 Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Does BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geography with Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.