BSc (Hons) Geography with Economics

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of geography and economics. You will learn how to analyze spatial patterns and relationships, and how to apply economic principles to understand the world around us. The course covers a range of topics including economic development, globalization, environmental sustainability, and urban planning. You will have the opportunity to engage with real-world case studies and projects, and to develop your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for a career in fields such as urban planning, economic development, environmental consulting, and more.

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This course is ideal for students who are interested in understanding the complex interplay between geography and economics, and how it shapes our world. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research equipment, and will be taught by experts in their field. The course also provides opportunities for internships, study abroad programs, and research projects, which can help you gain valuable work experience and build your professional network.

Loughborough University: Where Geographers and Economists Come to Thrive

Loughborough University is one of the top universities in the UK for geography and economics. Our faculty members are renowned experts in their fields, and our research has a significant impact on policy and practice. We offer a supportive and challenging learning environment, with a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities available to help you reach your full potential. Our graduates go on to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields, including urban planning, economic development, environmental consulting, and more.

Our BSc Geography with Economics degree combines a focus on the social and physical processes affecting our rapidly changing planet, as well developing your knowledge and understanding of economics. This combined honours course is taught in partnership with one of the UK’s leading Schools of Business and Economics. Geography The geography modules span human and physical geography in the first year ensuring you have a sound understanding of how social and physical processes vary within the context of places and regions. In second and final years of the Geography with Economics degree you can specialise in either human or physical geography or continue to maintain a balance between the two. Alongside the geography component, you will spend one-third of your time studying economics. Although the emphasis is largely on geography, in your first year of our Geography with Economics degree you will develop a basic understanding of economics, building a foundation from which you can build on in later years through a range of optional modules. Skills acquisition and assessment are increasingly important for employment prospects and these are given prominence throughout the degree. Economics The economic modules on our Geography with Economics BSc (Hons) degree are taught by one of the UK’s leading Schools of Business and Economics. Although the emphasis is largely on geography, in your first year of our Geography with Economics degree you will develop a basic understanding of economics, building a foundation from which you can build on in later years through a range of optional modules. For further insight into what you will study on our Geography with Economics BSc (Hons) degree, please take a look at the modules listed below.