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Geography (Placement Year) BSc Hons
You won’t just be sat in lectures at Lancaster. Study in our outstanding practical facilities; explore our beautiful surroundings; take part in international field trips; and learn from world-renowned
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Geography (Placement Year) BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Geography at Lancaster University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Geography (Placement Year) BSc Hons at Lancaster University
A level Geography is recommended, or alternatively one of the following subjects: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Economics, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, World Development.
UCAS points for current students on Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Geography at Lancaster University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies at Lancaster University
member8122392
27th October 24
Earth and Environmental Science (Placement Year), BSc Hons FullTime
I have enjoyed my modules so far we had a couple of field trips in first year so that’s definitely a part that I have enjoyed. I find seeing things you have learned in theory jn real life really helps with understanding read more
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member9116235
26th September 24
Environmental Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Brilliant course, with brilliant lectures and support system read more
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member9103648
12th March 24
Earth and Environmental Science (Placement Year), BSc Hons FullTime
Really interesting modules with engaging lecturers and lots of opportunities for field work and lab work read more
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member1060206
16th June 21
Human Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Genuinely supportive and attentive staff. read more
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incognitoburrito
3rd June 18
Physical Geography, BSc Hons FullTime
I'm only a first year physical geographer but I know it's something I want to continue doing. Lancaster really pushes you to work as hard as possible and that's evident through the grades achieved by its students. I love the course and my lecturers try to make it as interesting as possible, from climbing across the lecture tables to describe the jet stream to throwing sweets at the students to explain convection and conduction. I highly recommend. read more
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member1329749
21st January 18
Environmental Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Very practical based, lots of hands-on work read more
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member1023575
10th August 16
Physical Geography, BSc Hons FullTime
Amazing course, gone on amazing fieldtrips and met amazing people both in the student and staff communities read more
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Yorkshireman in Lanc
9th February 16
Earth and Environmental Science, BSc Hons FullTime
A very interesting course based on all current environmental problems, which are very relevant. Some aspects of the course are very technical, especially the chemistry and maths modules, but they are nonetheless interesting. Whilst A level maths and chemistry are recommended, if you don't have these, like myself, modules are available to help you catch up with the rest of the course. read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Geography at Lancaster University
member1046951
26th March 20
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Honestly the best course I could find. Especially in first year where you had your major and then could take a minor read more
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member939371
14th June 19
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
I love my course, it has only increased my passion for my subject. read more
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member1338706
30th May 19
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Course has been okay. Core modules in first and second year were generally not great or well organised (ie 101 and 210). Third year has been the best for choice but still not a lot of modules to choose from even on the most basic geography scheme. Teaching standards vary- some lecturers are super helpful and genuinely care about helping you achieve the best you can, whereas others couldn’t care less. Academic tutor system doesn’t work. You’re paired randomly, so most of the time your tutor is not working in the same area you are studying. I’ve seen mine 4 times my entire time at university and he couldn’t remember my name or which year I was in. read more
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member1334963
18th November 18
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
While dedicated careers events for geography would be useful, I loved the course, made great memories and made the most of great opportunities. The teaching far outranks those at Manchester uni read more
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member531906
2nd June 18
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Potential to be an interesting course, but some very obscure concepts that don’t seem to be related to geography. Feels very much like a name for a topic which is basically just biology/chemistry/physics/geology in physical geography, and sociology/economics/politics in human geography. Doesn’t feel like it’s own discipline, rather an over arching collection of disciplines under the name “geography†read more
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Anon3456789
22nd January 18
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Feels like you're taking up tutors time, not very helpful. The course content is good but feel like they give too much reading, and not enough in the lectures. Careers fairs are always science and technology, very few directly related to Geography. Value for money is awful. Lectures are only 50 minutes long, and at present, only have 7 'hours' a week, less than 1 full school day. Feels like we're paying for nothing. Only given £1 printing credit, very few copies of core texts in the library, not always online and university bookshop sells books at extortionate prices read more
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member1226107
19th March 17
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
LEC has some very good field tips, good overall teaching quality and varied subject matter, most to my taste, some not so much. read more
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Jake371
27th March 16
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Not good, geography didn't appeal to me but to those who are more interested in geography and that can motivate themselves to read for it then this is the perfect degree. Those who are looking to do a single geography (ie. Physical/human) should so a single part so you aren't forced to do them both! read more
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bigbob2608
9th February 16
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Some modules have been disappointing but I'm sure it'll pick up next year. read more
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member1219386
20th November 15
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
All round courses covering all bases read more
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member1017743
2nd November 15
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Some lecturers don't teach their material in an interesting way and therefore it is extremely boring sometimes, good amount of contact hours, some modules are very boring and not sure how to use them to get a job. One of my tutors last year was amazing read more
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member108184
28th April 15
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Full to the brim of beautiful girls and fun guys. Decent course, one of the best uni's for geography in the country. read more
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member107786
27th April 15
Geography, MArts Hons FullTime
Very well taught. The first year you sort of have to bear with all the core modules and try to find out what aspects of the course interest you most in order to really tailor your degree in second and third year. There is a lot of scope for doing this. And by having a major/minor degree scheme you can dip your toe in another subject. read more
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