BA Geography
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BA in Geography, a geography degree examining how the environment, people and economics collectively impact on our world. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes an international field trip. The first year introduces the academic discipline through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Geography, Introduction to Geographical Research, Human Geography and the City, and The LSE Course, alongside an optional unit. The second year develops technical proficiency with Quantitative Methods in Geography and GIS, Field Methods in Geography, and Pathways in Human Geography, supplemented by two units of options that may include an approved language. The final year centres on an independent Dissertation, supported by three units of option courses allowing further specialisation.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 68%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Geography
- Introduction to Geographical Research
- Human Geography and the City
- The LSE Course
- Courses to the value of one unit from a range of options
- Quantitative Methods in Geography and GIS
- Field Methods in Geography
- Pathways in Human Geography
- Options to the value of two units (one may be an approved language option)
- Dissertation
- Option courses to the value of three units
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £78,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Does BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.