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BSc (Hons) Geography Bachelor's degree at Liverpool John Moores University

BSc (Hons) Geography at LJMU. You'll gain skills in geographic analysis and environmental planning applicable to real-world challenges, supported by independent research and professional development throughout your three years of full-time study.

BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
95%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Study an RGS accredited Geography degree at LJMU and build geography, fieldwork and spatial analysis skills for planning and environment. | Apply now for 2026 entry From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Geography is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at LJMU, based in City Centre Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Physical geographical sciences graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sociology & Social Sciences, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

9.4
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent88

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional95

Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional100

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 4 modules
  • Geographical and Environmental SkillsCore30 credits
    Module details

    This module will provide students with an understanding of, and practical skills in, the methods employed by geographers and environmental scientists to collect, analyse, and present research data. Students will develop an understanding of scientific research design and methodology, and gain experience in a range of relevant data collection and analysis techniques via fieldwork and other practical sessions. The module will also encourage consideration of personal, academic, and professional deve

  • Dynamic EarthCore30 credits
    Module details

    This module will provide you with an introduction to the Earth from a geographical perspective. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of the processes that shape the natural environment, and how various global systems are interlinked. It will equip you with the theoretical, observational and practical skills required to analyse the earth system, its components and landscapes.

  • Environmental Risks and ResponsesCore30 credits
    Module details

    This module introduces a range of natural, anthropogenic and cascading hazards, and their associated risks to society as well proposed or established mitigation strategies.

  • Society and PlaceCore30 credits
    Module details

    This module provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of contemporary human geography. Students will develop their understanding of a range of key concepts, issues and debates within the discipline, alongside the main qualitative research methods that can be used to investigate human geography topics. Teaching will be delivered through lectures, workshops, practical activities and field trips. Assessments will assess students' understanding of concepts and knowledge of empirical issues

Year 2 6 modules
  • International EnvironmentsCore30 credits
    Module details

    The aim of this module is to facilitate your understanding and evaluation of processes in global environments through a range of lectures/workshops and an associated international field class examining, recording, interpreting and evaluating field evidence in a range of natural and anthropogenic landscapes. It will also provide an opportunity to identify the diversity of risks and issues as well as culture in the wider international context. You will be able to develop an understanding of spatia

  • GIS and EmployabilityCore30 credits
    Module details

    Students will develop a level understanding of how to capture, store, analyse, and visualise spatial data which will allow them to undertake higher level modules and dissertations using GIS. Students will acquire subject and employment skills linked to professional and career development. This practical based module uses industry standard software to develop highly sought-after skills in GIS.

  • Geographies of Health and InequalityOptional30 credits
    Module details

    Students will develop their understanding of the complex relationships between health, environment, and inequality. We will explore, through a critical lens, how health and inequality are fundamentally shaped by the social and material environments in which we live, and unpack the social, political and economic processes producing these environments across different scales and contexts. Teaching will be delivered through lectures, workshops, computer-based practicals, and fieldtrips, combining c

  • Environmental PollutionOptional30 credits
    Module details

    Students will develop their understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes that drive the transport of environmental pollutants through terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Teaching will be delivered through lectures, laboratory and computer-based practical's and three field trips. Teaching will focus on the development of applied environmental monitoring, data analysis and reporting skills required by industry. Assessments will test students' understanding of terrest

  • Global Issues, Local ChallengesOptional30 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with a clear understanding of several key issues facing the world, including geographical, biological, ecological, economic, and social threats. You will have the opportunity to analyse a wide variety of quantitate and qualitative data to develop an understanding of the localisation of these issues.

  • Climate ChangeOptional30 credits
    Module details

    This module provides an integrated understanding of the Earth's changing climate system. It examines the physical science basis of climate change, its environmental and societal consequences, and the global and local responses to it. The course emphasises both scientific analysis and policy-relevant interpretation of climate change data and projections.

Year 3 9 modules
  • DissertationCore30 credits
    Module details

    The Dissertation provides you with the experience of investigating a research topic under the guidance of an academic tutor.

  • Geographical and Environmental ConsultancyCore30 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and applied practical skills to a work-related project.

  • Communities and ConservationOptional20 credits
    Module details

    This module explores the relationship between human culture and environmental conservation through the natural heritage concept. Integrated conservation schemes and projects are investigated to find out the extent to which sustainable use of natural resources at local and regional levels and community involvement in conservation programmes can help to better achieve long-term environmental conservation goals.

  • Expedition: Changing environmentsOptional20 credits
    Module details

    The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in previous lecture-based modules to a new geographical setting, by carrying out detailed data-collection. You will critically evaluate the importance of field-based observations and analyses within the context of the wider literature and develop a wide range of transferable skills in measurement technique, research design, effective communication and group work.

  • Renewables and Low Carbon FuturesOptional20 credits
    Module details

    Within this module, students will develop a critical and nuanced understanding of the tensions, challenges and trade-offs involved in transitioning to a low-carbon energy system. The impacts of contemporary energy systems and low-carbon alternatives on people, societies and place will be assessed through a systematic approach. Students will be challenged to develop their own evidence-based perspectives and proposals on how equitable, inclusive and effective low-carbon futures can be achieved.

  • Work-Based LearningOptional20 credits
    Module details

    This module provides relevant, stimulating and career-orientated experiential learning to encourage you to develop transferable skills relevant to the work environment and to foster initiative and independence of thought.

  • Environmental Modelling and GISOptional20 credits
    Module details

    The aim of this module is to provide you with a critical understanding of different environmental modelling techniques and to develop skills in the selection and application of appropriate models to investigate a range of environmental phenomena.

  • Environmental ChangeOptional20 credits
    Module details

    Within this module, you will examine, interpret and evaluate the evidence for Quaternary environmental change using appropriate proxy techniques and dating methods.

  • Catastrophic FuturesOptional20 credits
Year 2 or 3 2 modules
  • Sandwich Year - GeographyOptional120 credits
    Module details

    The aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study as well as the attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. This extended placement forms a key part of a sandwich degree. All placements need to be assessed and approved prior to commencement in l

  • Study Year Abroad - GeographyOptional120 credits
    Module details

    The aim is to provide students with an additional year of study at an approved overseas partner that will complement their programme at LJMU. This is an additional year of full-time study at an approved higher education institution. The modules to be studied must be agreed in advance, and must be appropriate for the student's programme of study. Assuming successful completion of this year, mark-bearing credit will be awarded by the University Recognition Group. The grade conversion scale to be u

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This RGS accredited degree emphasises geography, fieldwork and spatial analysis skills applicable to planning and environmental work. You'll usually start with foundations in social problems, policy and research methods, establishing how societies structure inequality and how to investigate it rigorously. Year 2 deepens your theoretical toolkit, drawing on Marx, Weber and contemporary social thinkers, whilst developing quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Applied streams let you explore specialisations such as criminology, social policy, gender and identity, migration, research methods or social work routes. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options and undertake a dissertation, your own empirical or theoretical research project, alongside research-led seminars on current social questions.

Who it's for

You're suited to this course if you're curious about how human activity shapes environments and places, and you want to develop technical and critical skills to investigate these questions. Fieldwork forms a significant part of your learning, you'll work in the field as well as in the lecture hall and laboratory. You're the kind of person who enjoys both broad understanding and focused investigation, and who is interested in applying geographic knowledge to planning and environmental sectors.

Careers & job market

National data for Sociology and Social Sciences graduates show that 85% are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. Around 55% of working graduates move into highly skilled roles or postgraduate study. Starting salaries across the field typically fall between £23,000 and £30,000, rising to £24,650–£34,800 after five years. Earnings and employment outcomes vary by individual, role and sector; these figures represent national trends, not a guarantee for any single graduate.

University & format

Liverpool John Moores University is a public university founded in 1823, located at its City Centre Campus. The BSc (Hons) Geography is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
89%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

PlacementPublished placement option

Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysOpen days

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent100% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check LJMU's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent100%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeF800quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code F800). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask LJMU whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university

Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.

Check fees at LJMU →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Careers & earnings

What Sociology & Social Sciences graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£25,500£24,000 – £30,00015
3 years after£21,500£17,000 – £24,50095
5 years after£27,500£23,000 – £32,000100

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

95%
in work or further study 15 months on
60%
in highly skilled work or study
100%
continue past their first year
85%
find their work meaningful
55%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sociology & social sciences · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Sociology & Social Sciences nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,500
£23,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£21,500
£20,400 – £28,800
After 5 years LEO
£27,500
£24,650 – £34,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,000 – £36,000

National figures for Sociology & Social Sciences graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

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What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

95 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

75% working10% working and studying5% in further study60% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sociology & Social Sciences courses at the same study level.

This course £27,500Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £26,500–£33,000
32nd percentile

Compared with 751 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Conservation and environment professionalsSOC 2020 215 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £40,520
  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
  • Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 75; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Sociology & Social Sciences graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Sociology & Social Sciences courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
89%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Sociology & Social Sciences graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Local authorities
  • Charities & NGOs
  • Research organisations
  • Government & universities

Jobs after this course

Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sociology & Social Sciences graduates.

Live from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.4 out of 10: NSS 88.4% · in work or study 95% · continued 100%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Liverpool John Moores University

All students25,650
International8.3%
Aged 25+23.8%

Social sciences across the UK

Students275,900
Aged 25+37%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around City Centre Campus

5,301 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 1579Drugs 980Shoplifting 562Anti Social Behaviour 514Public Order 476

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Sociology & Social Sciences right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to LJMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by LJMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LJMU’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LJMU and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by LJMU. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Physical geographical sciences graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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