MGeog Physical Geography
About this course
MGeog in Geography, a four-year integrated master's degree combining undergraduate and postgraduate-level study in one programme. Core topics include Environmental Analysis, Fieldwork, Research Methods, Statistics, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes overseas fieldwork and an optional study-abroad year, with a professional placement option in the final year for experience in an external organisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include a Grade B in Geography or a related subject. History, English, Economics, Sociology, a modern language, Psychology, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics are accepted. IB: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level in Higher Level 5 in Geography or related subject. Arts, studies in Language and Literature, Sciences, Mathematics or Individuals and Societies are accepted.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploring Critical Geographies
- Geographical Applications
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Research Methods for the Life Sciences
- Social & Environmental Justice: A Field Perspective
- Sustainable Environments & Ecosystems
- The Earth System: Processes & Hazards
- Data Skills for the Environmental Sciences
- Geographical Research: Design and Practice
- Geographies of Crisis: Human Impacts on the Environment
- Geographies of Hope: Building Worlds Otherwise
- GIS Applications for Sustainable Landscapes
- Biogeography, Conservation and Planetary Health
- Hazards and Society: Field Based Enquiry
- SoG International Study Year
- Tracing Socio-environmental Change
- Advanced GIS: Planet to Pixels
- Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology
- Climate Change: From Processes to Politics
- Environmental Management
- Geography Dissertation
- Global Change Biology
- Overseas Fieldwork
- Placement (Level 3)
- Political Ecology
- Advanced Geographical Research Skills
- Advanced GIS: Planet to Pixels (M)
- Applied Research in Professional Practice
- MGeog Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £29,000. The £27,500 median after fifteen months is £500 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln 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 MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MGeog Physical Geography at University of Lincoln?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.