Fieldwork

Our students benefit from a wide range of fieldwork destinations both in the UK and overseas to support the development of key skills in gathering, collating, and analysing quantitative and qualitative data. The costs of field activities in core modules are covered by the Department of Geography. Students choosing to participate in optional second and third year field trips (currently taking place in the Greek island of Crete and in Chile, respectively) will be responsible for covering their travel and a contribution to the accommodation and general living costs.

Learn From Experts

Research is essential in informing our teaching and each of our academics is passionate about research. Most geography academics are part of the Climate, Catchments, Coasts and Communities Research Group (C4RG). Our students have the chance to encounter authentic research at all levels — either through their own activities or through the teaching staff sharing experiences from their own research. Wider opportunities to engage in research are provided through guest lectures within the course, working closely with the Lincoln branch of the Geographical Association externally, and engaging in research projects with staff.

Explore Our Expertise

Placements

The Department of Geography offers opportunities to gain valuable work experience with partners in industry, schools, and public sector organisations. These include an optional placement consultancy module in the third year, enabling students to practice and develop a wide range of skills and expertise of relevance to the workplace whilst also building invaluable career networks. The Department works with a dedicated placement officer to support students in placement and consultancy opportunities.

Students can also elect to work for a full year placement as part of a sandwich year option. A Placement Year Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. Students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs.

We also have exchange agreements with selected overseas universities to enable students to spend a full year study abroad as part of their degree. A Study Abroad Tuition Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and be-yond. No extra tuition fee is payable to the host university, but students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs.

From the first year, there may be opportunities to attend lectures from people whose careers are built on geographical skills and knowledge. The Department of Geography also works closely with the University Careers and Employability Team to promote the Lincoln Award, an initiative designed to enhance employability skills.

What Can I Do with a Geography Degree?

Geography graduates are in high demand across a wide range of professions and organisations. Our graduates can progress onto careers in areas including local government, health and social care planning, urban planning, teaching, environmental consultancy, and environmental management. The Department's links with industry, business, and environmental regulatory agencies provide valuable opportunities for internships and work experience.