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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: 4R63

Physical Geography

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,750Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the MSci Physical Geography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Given the pace at which our planet is changing, there has never been a more important time to study physical geography. Learn to make sense of the complex processes that shape our natural and physical environment and discover how you can make a positive difference. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to help you advance professionally in a range of sectors, including but not limited to energy, food and agriculture, construction and housing, hazard mitigation, environmental consultancy, local and national government, urban planning and landscape architecture, geospatial analysis, and eme... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Hydrology
Soil science
Glaciology
UCAS Code:4R63
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

A level Geography is recommended, or alternatively one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

Including 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects and Geography or alternative cognate subject at HL grade 6.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£22,000£26,000£30,500
5 years£27,000£32,500£40,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
10%Studying
9%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Physical Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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