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Loughborough University

Geography (with placement year)(L701)

Loughborough, England, United Kingdom · UCAS L701

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£31,500 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
L701

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Geography graduates pursue careers in urban planning, environmental management, GIS analysis, development consultancy, the civil service and environmental sectors. Chartered Geographer (CGeog) status and RTPI planning accreditation are common progressions.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Loughborough offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
18,955
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
18.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
84.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£31,500
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Geography
  • Human geography
  • Physical geography

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
18,955
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
18%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Sports culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Loughborough offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Major sports culture
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Parks & green spaces
  • Active pub & club scene

University Stats

Total Students18,955
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students18%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
84%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Geography graduates pursue careers in urban planning, environmental management, GIS analysis, development consultancy, the civil service and environmental sectors.
  • Chartered Geographer (CGeog) status and RTPI planning accreditation are common progressions.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Sports
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£31,500
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
£126,000
For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£31,500per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£31,500

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£612/mo
Food & Groceries£235/mo
Transport£64/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,064
Annual living costs£12,769/yr