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1 School of Social Sciences Geography and Environment TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE ND IN THE UK FOR GRADUATE PROSPECTS IN GEOGRAPHY NSS % OVERALL SATISFACTION IN GEOGRAPHY GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE TH IN THE UK FOR GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

2 A world of opportunities Welcome to at Loughborough University. We are a great place to study and comprise a lively community of over 500 students and 50 academic, research and support staff. Our students benefit from the wide-ranging, world-renowned expertise of our academic staff, all of whom are committed to high-quality, research-informed teaching ensuring the very best learning experience. This is highlighted by the fact that we are currently ranked 4th in the UK for al Studies by The Guardian University Guide (2019). We pride ourselves in supporting our students to fulfil their potential and to graduate as confident, capable, adaptable individuals ready for life after Loughborough. As testament to this, we were ranked 2nd in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Geography by the 2018 Times / Sunday Times Good University Guide. I hope that you take the opportunity to explore what we have to offer and I know that you will find studying with us a fantastic experience. The remainder of this brochure contains more details about specific courses but for the most up-to-date information about both our teaching and research, please visit our website: Dr Louise Holt Head of Contents A world of opportunities 03 Your learning experience 04 Geography BA/BSc 06 Geography with Economics BSc 08 Geography and Management BSc 10 Geography and Sport Science BSc 12 Fieldwork 15 Placement year 16 Study abroad 17 Promoting employability 18 Inspiring graduates 19 PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS ON ALL COURSES STUDY ABROAD OPTION ON ALL COURSES 02 03

3 Your learning experience All of our academic staff teach undergraduate students and use their research experience to create ground-breaking programmes of study. You can choose from a fascinating range of topics (eg Arctic Science to Cinematic Geographies), teaching styles (eg lectures, practicals, fieldcourses) and types of assessment (eg essays, posters, presentations). Research All of the staff who will be teaching you are active researchers. Our academic staff are driving forward intellectual agendas in physical and human geography, as well as helping to shape national and international policy. This expertise ensures that the knowledge you are getting throughout your degree programme is at the cutting-edge of scientific research and focused on some of the most important issues in society today. We have an excellent international reputation for our research across different areas of physical and human geography. Furthermore, we are currently leading a range of exciting research projects funded by major international research bodies and UK Government that sit at the interface of physical and human geography to tackle real-world global challenges. Teaching Teaching is delivered by award-winning staff who are passionate about the topics they teach. The methods of teaching and learning we use vary from large lecture-based classes to seminars and practical classes, through to individual sessions with an academic advisor. A key component of all our teaching is that lecturers will expect active participation by students in every session. Assessment We use various modes of assessment to monitor your progress. Many of our modules have an examination component, including seen or unseen questions, multiple-choice questions, data interpretation or extended essays. The percentage of coursework increases from year to year and can include essays, data-based reports, posters and oral presentations. The precise balance between coursework and exams will be different for each student depending on the programme of study and module choices, but for some students, over 80% of their final year is assessed by coursework. The majority of assessed work is completed individually; however, students are encouraged to work in groups and some modules have group assignments. In the final year, all students have the opportunity to complete a piece of independent research. Facilities We benefit from purpose-built accommodation. Our stateof-the-art geography teaching and research laboratories are staffed by dedicated award-winning technicians. Purpose-built experimental laboratories are used to demonstrate fluvial and aeolian processes, while students can measure sediments using leading-edge instruments and equipment. We have a new geospatial laboratory and specialist equipment which is available to all our students for their individual research projects. Other facilities include meteorological and hydrological fieldstations and access to the Research Forest. Students on all Geography programmes at Loughborough have a personal tutor from the day they arrive. Students meet regularly with their tutor to develop practical study skills and to discuss progress and aspirations. Tutors also act as a first point of contact for any queries a student may have. Finally, why not explore the world with us? Fieldwork is an essential experience for all of our students and contributes to both effective learning and personal development as well as creating some memorable experiences in exciting locations

4 Geography BA/BSc BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: F801 BSc (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: F800 BA (Hons) DPS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: L701 BA (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: L700 Typical offers A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Geography BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Geography Grade B Entry requirements correct at the time of print. Please check our website for the latest version and other qualifications. *DPS/DIntS: Diploma in Professional Studies/ Diploma in International Studies. Geography is the integrated study of landscapes, peoples, places and environments and is therefore a vital subject through which to increase understanding of our rapidly changing planet. Through the interlinked strands of human and physical geography, the discipline bridges the social sciences and natural sciences. About the course Our Geography degrees are designed to reflect this and in the first year students are introduced to the major current debates and research in both human and physical geography, as well as developing important skills such as producing geospatial maps and collecting and analysing field data. During their first year all students will participate in a twonight residential fieldcourse. What makes Geography at Loughborough distinctive is our worldrenowned expertise in four areas of geography, each of which is reflected in the structure and content of our courses. In human geography we focus on Globalization, and Geographies of Social and Political Difference. In physical geography the emphasis is on Environmental Systems and Resource Management, and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. In the second year students choose from a list of core modules which reflect these areas of expertise and complementary optional modules, including the opportunity to participate in a residential fieldcourse. Students can choose to specialise in human geography (BA) or physical geography (BSc), or continue to maintain a balance between the two. A major part of the final year is the Geography Dissertation. The Dissertation module is compulsory and is a major piece of independent research on a geographical subject of your choice. Students then have a wide range of optional modules across human and physical geography to choose from, each reflecting staff research expertise, and a number of overseas residential fieldcourses. The BA and BSc courses are both accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG). Year 1 Geographies of Global Economic Change; Geographies of Identity; Tutorials; Cartography, Digital Mapping & GIS; Practising Geography Residential Fieldcourse; Quantitative Methods in Geography; Earth System Science; Global Environmental Change at Local Scale; Environmental Hazards: From Mitigation to Management. Year 2 Compulsory module Geographical Research: Design & Practice. Core Modules Choose three out of five modules from: Globalization; Geographies of Social Difference; Remote Sensing & GIS; Environmental Systems & Resource Management; Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. Global Migration; Geographies of Culture, Media & Representation; Sustainable Urban Geographies; Human Geography Fieldcourse; Forest Ecology; Lake System Dynamics; River Ecology; Exploring the Ice Ages; Physical Geography Fieldcourse. Optional placement year/study abroad Study Abroad (Diploma in International Studies) or Placement Year (Diploma in Professional Studies). Final year Compulsory module Dissertation. Regional Worlds; Globalised Urbanisation; Global Cities Fieldcourse; Geographies of Work & Life; Feminist Geographies of Home; Geographies of Children & Youth; Geographies of Transnational Mobility & Diaspora; Livelihoods in the Global South Fieldcourse; Aeolian Processes & Landforms; Snow, Ice & Society; River Dynamics & the Environment; Glacial Environments & Landscapes; Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse; Climate & Society; Conservation: Principles & Practice; Environmental Change & Ecological Response; GIS, Modelling & Flood Risk Management. I chose Loughborough because I loved the atmosphere of the campus and the sense of community it had. Having reviewed various courses the options at Loughborough provided the balance I was looking for between physical and human geography. Louise Geography BSc Please note that these modules were current at the time of printing, but may vary in the future according to staff research interests. Placement opportunity Study abroad Additional award Accredited course 06 07

5 Geography with Economics BSc BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: LL18 BSc (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: LL17 Typical offers A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Geography BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Geography Grade B Entry requirements correct at the time of print. Please check our website for the latest version and other qualifications. *DPS/DIntS: Diploma in Professional Studies/ Diploma in International Studies. This combined honours course will appeal to students who are looking to extend their geographical knowledge and understanding of how social and physical processes affect our rapidly changing planet, but also to study economics at one of the UK s leading schools of business and economics.* Students spend two-thirds of their time studying Geography and one-third studying Economics. About the course The Geography modules span human and physical geography in the first year ensuring students have a sound understanding of how social and physical processes vary within the context of places and regions. In second and final years students can specialise in one or the other if they wish, or continue to maintain a balance between the two. What makes Geography at Loughborough distinctive is our worldrenowned expertise in four areas of geography, each of which is reflected in the structure and content of our courses. In human geography we focus on Globalization, and Geographies of Social and Political Difference. In physical geography the emphasis is on Environmental Systems and Resource Management, and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. In Economics students consider the fundamental principles of microeconomic and macroeconomics in year one, before further specialising in the second and final years through optional modules including the economics of financial systems, international economic relations, and modern economic thought. This course is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG). *Loughborough s School of Business and Economics is one of less than 1% of business schools in the world to hold Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), EQUIS and EFMD accreditation. Year 1 Geographies of Global Economic Change; Geographies of Identity; Tutorials; Cartography, Digital Mapping & GIS; Practising Geography Residential Fieldcourse; Quantitative Methods in Geography; Earth System Science; Environmental Hazards: From Mitigation to Management; Principles of Macroeconomics; Principles of Microeconomics. Year 2 History of Economic Thought. Choose two from: Globalization; Geographies of Social Difference; Geographical Research: Design & Practice; Remote Sensing & GIS; Environmental Systems & Resource Management; Earth Surface Processes & Landforms. Plus a choice of ALL remaining Geography modules (see BA/BSc Geography for full listings). In Year 2, students choose ONE optional Economics module from the following list, followed by another two modules from this selection in the final year. Introduction to Financial Economics; International Economic Relations; Economics of the Financial System; Transport Economics; The Economics of Social Issues. Optional placement year/study abroad Study Abroad (Diploma in International Studies) or Placement Year (Diploma in Professional Studies). Final year Choice of ALL final year Geography modules (see BA/ BSc Geography for full module listings) plus the option of: Independent Geographical Essay. Choose two from: Introduction to Financial Economics; International Economic Relations; Economics of the Financial System; Transport Economic; The Economics of Social Issues. Please note that these modules were current at the time of printing, but may vary in the future according to staff research interests. If there s one word to describe Geography with Economics, it s flexibility. The course allows you to tailor your education to suit your interests in both disciplines and you even have the choice of whether you want to do a dissertation. Adam Geography with Economics BSc Placement opportunity Study abroad Additional award Accredited course 08 09

6 Geography and Management BSc BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: FN82 BSc (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: FN8F Typical offers A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Geography BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Geography Grade B Entry requirements correct at the time of print. Please check our website for the latest version and other qualifications. *DPS/DIntS: Diploma in Professional Studies/ Diploma in International Studies. This joint honours course will appeal to students who are looking to extend their geographical knowledge and understanding of how social and physical processes affect our rapidly changing planet, but also to study management at one of the UK s leading schools of business and economics.* Students spend half of their time studying each subject. About the course In the first year students are introduced to the major current debates and research in both human and physical geography, as well as developing important skills such as collecting and analysing field data, and participating in a two night residential fieldcourse. What makes Geography at Loughborough distinctive is our worldrenowned expertise in four areas of geography, each of which is reflected in the structure and content of our courses. In human geography we focus on Globalization, and Geographies of Social and Political Difference. In physical geography the emphasis is on Environmental Systems and Resource Management, and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. In years two and three students can choose to specialise in human or physical geography, or continue to maintain a balance between the two. Students choose from a list of core modules which reflect Loughborough s areas of expertise and a wider range of complementary optional modules across human and physical geography, each reflecting staff research expertise. There is an opportunity to conduct independent research on a geographical subject of your choice and to participate in an overseas residential fieldcourse. In Management, students are introduced to a range of accounting and financial management topics, as well as exploring the complexities of managing human resources during the first year. In the second and final years, they will learn about marketing and management science, choosing from a range of specialisms including entrepreneurship, business and project management. *Loughborough s School of Business and Economics is one of less than 1% of business schools in the world to hold Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), EQUIS and EFMD accreditation. Year 1 Geographies of Global Economic Change; Geographies of Identity; Practising Geography Residential Fieldcourse; Tutorials; Environmental Hazards: From Mitigation to Management; Earth System Science; Organisational Behaviour; Introduction to Accounting; Quantitative Methods for Business; Management of Human Resources; Accounting for Managers; Business Modelling. Year 2 Organisation Studies; Principles of Marketing; Operations Management; The Marketing Mix; Management Science Methods. Choose two from: Globalization; Geographies of Social Difference; Geographical Research: Design & Practice; Remote Sensing & GIS; Environmental Systems & Resource Management; Earth Surface Processes & Landforms. Plus a choice of ALL remaining Geography modules (see BA/BSc Geography for full listings). Company Finance OR The Contemporary Business Environment. Optional placement year/study abroad Study Abroad (Diploma in International Studies) or Placement Year (Diploma in Professional Studies). Final year Compulsory module Strategic Management. Choice of ALL final year Geography modules (see BA/ BSc Geography for full module listings) plus the option of: Independent Geographical Essay. There s so much variety, which means there are modules for everyone to enjoy. Adam Geography and Management BSc The Changing Work Organisation; Financial Management & Corporate Policy; Marketing Strategy & Planning; Risk Management; Knowledge Management; International Human Resource Management; Business Systems; Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Corporate & Wholesale Banking; Marketing Communications; Project Management; Entrepreneurship & Small Business Planning; Leadership & Interpersonal Skills. Please note that these modules were current at the time of printing, but may vary in the future according to staff research interests. Placement opportunity Study abroad Additional award 10 11

7 Geography and Sport Science BSc BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: FC8F BSc (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: FC86 Typical offers A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Geography BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Geography Grade B Entry requirements correct at the time of print. Please check our website for the latest version and other qualifications. *DPS/DIntS: Diploma in Professional Studies/ Diploma in International Studies. This joint honours course will appeal to students who are looking to extend their geographical knowledge and understanding of how social and physical processes affect our rapidly changing planet, while developing a theoretical and practical understanding of sport science. This will be developed through study with the University s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS), one of the leading schools of its kind in the world. Students spend half of their time studying each subject. About the course In the first year, students are introduced to the major current debates and research in both human and physical geography, as well as developing important skills such as collecting and analysing field data, and participating in a two-night residential fieldcourse. What makes Geography at Loughborough distinctive is our worldrenowned expertise in four areas of geography, each of which is reflected in the structure and content of our courses. In human geography we focus on Globalization, and Geographies of Social and Political Difference. In physical geography the emphasis is on Environmental Systems and Resource Management, and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. In the second and final years, students can choose to specialise in human or physical geography, or continue to maintain a balance between the two. Students choose from a list of core modules which reflect Loughborough s areas of expertise and a wider range of complementary optional modules across human and physical geography, each reflecting staff research expertise. There is an opportunity to conduct independent research on a geographical subject of your choice and to participate in an overseas residential fieldcourse. In Sport Science you will study physiology, physical activity and health, psychology, sociology and sport pedagogy, which support a variety of potential careers in sport, health and/or education. Year 1 Geographies of Global Economic Change; Geographies of Identity; Practising Geography Residential Fieldcourse; Tutorials; Environmental Hazards: From Mitigation to Management; Earth System Science; Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science; Sport and the Social Sciences; Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Education. Year 2 Choose two from: Globalization; Geographies of Social Difference; Geographical Research: Design & Practice; Remote Sensing & GIS; Environmental Systems & Resource Management; Earth Surface Processes & Landforms. Plus a choice of ALL remaining Geography modules (see BA/BSc Geography for full listings). Fitness Training and Analysis; Acquiring Movement Skills; Sport, Diversity and Social Justice; Conceptualising Sport; Physical Activity and Health; The Reflective Practitioner in Physical Education Optional placement year/study abroad Study Abroad (Diploma in International Studies) or Placement Year (Diploma in Professional Studies). Final year Choice of ALL final year Geography modules (see BA/ BSc Geography for full module listings) plus the option of: Independent Geographical Essay. Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures; Leadership and Managing Change; Psychology of Coaching and Physical Education; Contemporary Issues in Physical Education; Physical Activity and Health in Practice. Please note that these modules were current at the time of printing, but may vary in the future according to staff research interests. This year I went on the Ghana fieldcourse. This was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience and gave a real insight into some of the literature we had studied regarding Ghanaian cultures Rosie Geography and Sports Science BSc Placement opportunity Study abroad Additional award 12 13

8 Fieldwork Explore the world with us! We offer an exciting range of residential fieldcourses to students on all undergraduate degrees. All of our first-year students participate in the Practising Geography Residential Fieldcourses. This is a fun-packed and busy few days of varied fieldwork currently carried out in the Peak District. Everyone has a go at collecting their own human geography and physical geography data to learn about field-based research. In the second and final years of each degree programme, we offer optional residential fieldcourses to a variety of locations.* Examples of current fieldcourses: Physical Geography Fieldcourse This second-year fieldcourse traditionally uses North Wales as a base. From here students undertake projects studying coastal systems, glacial history, river habitats and in-stream ecology. Field skills developed include the extraction and analysis of peat cores, vegetation surveys, geomorphological mapping and the characterisation of sediments. Human Geography Fieldcourse This second-year fieldcourse currently visits Paris where students spend their time examining the status of Paris as a world city and explore a number of key sites that stand at the intersection of global flows of capital and culture. Ethnographic approaches are also used to investigate different representations of Paris and to consider how these rely on particular ways of seeing, imagining and experiencing the city. Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse This final year fieldcourse is currently based at the Tarfala Research Station in the mountains of Swedish Lapland. Students visit several of the glaciers close to the Station. Their work focuses on exploring how glacial and other geomorphological processes have interacted to shape this mountain landscape at a variety of spatial scales and over different time periods. Livelihoods in the Global South Fieldcourse This final-year fieldcourse is currently centred on Accra, Ghana. From here students use a range of qualitative methods to acquire in-depth knowledge of everyday life in the global South and how livelihoods differ according to categories of social difference, as well as how they are affected by historical and contemporary processes. Global Cities Fieldcourse This final-year fieldcourse gives students an opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the processes underlying contemporary global city development. Students currently explore Singapore from different perspectives to understand the economic, social and political changes that have shaped its past and present geographies. The Arctic Glaciers fieldcourse to Sweden was really interesting...to climb glaciers was incredible. I ll never be able to do a trip like that again! Richard Geography BSc 14 *Please note that destinations are renewed periodically and are therefore subject to change. 15

9 Placement year Study abroad Students on all of our courses have the opportunity to spend a year either in the UK or overseas gaining valuable work experience before they graduate. It is a great chance at the end of your second year to take on a professional role with a company or organisation. Many of our students have been successful in securing permanent jobs with their placement companies post-graduation. Why do a placement year? Students who have done a placement year: are more likely to perform better academically and gain a higher degree classification are more likely to be offered a higher salary in a graduate role improve their employability get to try out a career develop key competencies and skills sought by graduate recruiters gain a working insight into an industry sector will often earn a salary. If you successfully complete the year you will be awarded an additional qualification, a Diploma in Professional Studies. How do I find a placement? Although it will be your responsibility to secure your own placement, we provide comprehensive guidance to assist you including tailored advice, employer presentations, skills sessions and talks. We also offer: A dedicated School Placement Director and Placement Team who will support you throughout the process, sending you opportunities, subject specific social media and CV advice. Support via the University s Careers Network and dedicated Careers Consultants who organise employer presentations, skills session Employer Fairs and mock interview/assessment centre practice. Placements are monitored by a Visiting Academic Tutor who supports you with your DPS assessment. What work placements do students undertake? In recent years our students have done placements with organisations such as BP, Volkswagen, Molson Coors, Warner Bros, IBM, Pirelli, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung Electronics, Bosch, Confederation of British Industry, PwC, National Grid, Renault and Sky. Students have undertaken roles such as Logistics Manager, Marketing Intern, Management Consultant, Corporate Finance Analyst, Sports Data Researcher, HR, PR & Social Media Intern and Corporate Affairs. What does it cost? As a placement year will be part of your academic course, you will pay a tuition fee. Placement year fees are set at 20% of the yearly full-time fee for UK/EU students and 3,400 for international students. Students considering a work placement should do it! Use the opportunities and support you have at Loughborough to the full extent as you are unlikely to have such a great network behind you again. It was a great experience. Tom Geography and Management BSc Students on all of our courses have the opportunity to spend a year studying geography at an overseas university after the second year of their degree. This is a great chance to study in a different cultural context, as well as to broaden your horizons, travel and learn a new language. Employers, particularly international businesses, are increasingly looking for graduates who have a global perspective. As a geography student, you will study globalization and the geographies of different cultures and become familiar with physical processes operating in environments quite different to those in the UK. This global perspective can be further developed by studying or working overseas as part of your learning experience. Under the study exchange programme, you can either spend a year in Europe as part of the European Union s Erasmus scheme, or go further afield, outside Europe. Why study overseas? A year studying abroad will improve your ability to: easily establish relations with people from different cultural backgrounds adapt well to new environments be flexible respond positively to challenges network effectively have an international perspective increase your independence. If you successfully complete the year you will be awarded an additional qualification, a Diploma in International Studies. What will I study? Typically, you will study a range of modules at the equivalent of second or final year level. The academic staff at Loughborough have approved modules at all the partner institutions so that you will have the relevant background knowledge. We also ensure that the geography you study overseas will fit with the ethos of the Loughborough programmes. What language will I study in? Classes at most of our partner universities are taught in English please see below for exceptions, for which we recommend at least an A level or equivalent in the appropriate language. You will be strongly encouraged to take language classes appropriate to the country in which you are studying so that you can make more of off-campus activities and chat with your fellow students in their native language. Where can I study? Europe University of Lund, Sweden; University of Valencia, Spain*; Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain*; University of Limoges, France**; University of Heidelberg, Germany; Eötvös Lörand University, Budapest, Hungary. Study is in *Spanish, **French. I spent the year studying at the National University of Singapore and loved every second of it. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of living in such a vibrant mix of cultures and in such exciting surroundings. Furthermore, I returned with new academic and personal skills that have been invaluable in my final year. Overall, I couldn t recommend a year abroad more!. Olivia Geography BSc Beyond Europe Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia; University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; Kansai University, Japan; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; National University of Singapore; Purdue University, Indiana USA; New Mexico State University; Oklahoma State University, USA. What does it cost? Students on an Erasmus Exchange (Europe) for a full year currently pay reduced fees for that year to Loughborough University but are not liable for tuition fees at their chosen overseas University where an Erasmus agreement exists. Students on an international exchange (non-eu) for a full year currently pay reduced tuition fees for that year to (but not to the overseas institution). Travel grants are not currently available for non-eu exchanges. For full details, including information about financial support currently available, please see

10 Inspiring graduates We have an excellent record in terms of academic development and career progression. A major contributing factor to this is the skills that our students develop during their degree including: critical enquiry problem identification and evaluation communication (written, oral and visual) data gathering and information retrieval problem solving and decision-making teamwork and leadership What also marks geographers out in the graduate market is that around 80% of all data collected in Britain today has some geographic reference, such as postcode or National Grid map reference, and there can be no better graduates to use and interpret this wealth of geographical information than geographers. Geographers use these skills in a wide range of careers. Ninety-four per cent* of our graduates go straight into employment or further study across all sectors of the economy, be it in the public or private sector, working for a large multinational company or SME, being based at home or overseas. Recent graduate destinations include: Promoting employability Anglian Water BT Capita Lloyds Bank City of London Corporation Ernst & Young GlaxoSmithKline Heathrow Airport Jaguar Land Rover JCDecaux JMP Consultants Leicester City Council Marriott International National Grid National Trust Nestle PwC Redrow Homes Santander Sky UK Hydrographic Office During your time at there will be many different opportunities to develop your skills and personal qualities. Employability skills are embedded through our curriculum, either as stand-alone skills based modules (eg tutorials) or integrated into all of our topic-based modules. We have a dedicated Careers Consultant who delivers sessions across all years and all courses. Your personal tutor will introduce you to personal development planning which is done alongside your course to prepare you for graduate life. Students on all of our courses have the opportunity to do a placement year or study abroad and we have dedicated Placements and International Opportunities Team to help students with this. We have very strong links with KPMG and Ernst & Young who run bespoke workshops for our students on topics such as Personal Branding, Know Your Strengths and Commercial Awareness, as well as sponsoring a number of modules with annual prizes. Geography at Loughborough gave me the necessary skills for employment with the Civil Service and a promotion after two years. I refer back to what my degree taught me on a daily basis. Without it I would not have my career. Geography covers the entire world and everything in it meaning you can relate it to any area of employment. With such a range of modules I can always find evidence to show my employer the skills and knowledge I have as a geographer. My Loughborough Geography degree certainly makes my CV more likely to be successful in an extremely competitive market. Fiona Ministry of Defence The support and opportunities from my degree have helped me to gain a graduate job at Ernst & Young. I loved the community feel of being at Loughborough. I ve made amazing friends and had the best three years of my life. Choosing Loughborough will be the best decision you ll ever make! Hannah Ernst & Young 18 * DLHE, 2017 graduates Full-time UK first degree students available for work or study 19

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