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Geography, Environmental Science and Global Development

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Explore critical global issues at Queen Mary University of London

Study the forces shaping our planet, from climate change and biodiversity loss to social inequality. Through fieldwork, global perspectives and hands-on learning, you'll gain the skills to understand and tackle pressing environmental and social challenges while joining a community committed to making a positive difference.

1st in Russell Group for Learning Opportunities

(National Student Survey 2026)

Top 100 globally for Geography

(QS World Rankings by Subject 2026)

100%overall satisfaction for Geography and Environmental Science

(Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2026)

To all applicants holding a contextual offer:

We will honour contextual offers for September 2026 entry.

If you received and have met the terms of a contextual offer, please call the Clearing hotline and ask to be transferred to the Geography and Environmental Science clearing team.

Top reasons to study Geography, Environmental Science or Global Development at Queen Mary

  • Top in London across Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies for teaching, learning opportunities, academic support, learning resources, organisation and management, and student voice (National Student Survey 2026). 
  • 1st in Russell Group across Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies for learning opportunities, academic support, assessment and feedback, organisation and management, and student voice (National Student Survey 2026). 
  • Top 10 in UK across Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies for how well our staff support student learning (National Student Survey).
  • International fieldwork opportunities across all undergraduate Geography, Environmental Science and Global Development degree programmes including Year One trip to Malta that is covered by standard tuition fee.
  • Optional Year Two work placement module available across all undergraduate Geography, Environmental Science and Global Development degree programmes. 
  • All classroom teaching delivered on QM's Mile End campus in London's vibrant East End.
  • Guaranteed accommodation either in QM accommodation or with partner provider for all applicants who join through Clearing. 

 

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Our students say...

The combination of fieldwork and research projects has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional development, preparing me for future challenges and opportunities in geography.
— Vishwajeet Singh Deora , BSc Geography with Business Management (2024)

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