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BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science)

  • UCAS code
    LL17
  • Typical offer
    BBB
  • Year of entry
    2024/25 See 2023/24 entry
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  3 Years
  • Year of entry
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    Full Time:  3 Years

Explore concepts of economics and human geography – from globalisation, consumerism and sustainability, to the handling of epidemics and political and economic responses to climate change – with our BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) degree.

This interdisciplinary, three-year degree, led by experts from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science and the Department of Economics, examines issues that dominate the news and shape the world in which we live.

You’ll address challenges across a range of scales – local, regional, national and global – from the spatial implications of economic processes, to the economic impact of social processes.

Develop your knowledge and expertise as you critically analyse:

  • how resources are allocated and used, and the consequences for social and economic wellbeing
  • the impact of consumerism and sustainability
  • issues of work, employment and development
  • how neighbourhoods and urban spaces are regenerated
  • the application of micro-economics and macro-economics to globalisation.

We’ll support you to develop subject-specific and transferable skills, including:

  • GIS and remote sensing
  • modelling and cartography
  • statistical and numerical analyses
  • research techniques, including quantitative analysis, interviewing and ethnographic approaches
  • teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Throughout your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your learning and follow your individual interests through our wide range of optional modules.

Choose economics at the University of Reading

  • Established for more than 50 years.
  • 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).
  • Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Your learning environment

At Reading, you’ll work with internationally renowned academics.

We address important and topical socioeconomic issues, creating research outputs that have been used by policy makers, which span:

  • neighbourhood regeneration
  • UK housing reform
  • resilience and sustainability
  • the gender wage gap
  • food and consumerism in the media
  • effects of migrant communities on social cohesion.

Our research has real-world application and feeds directly into our teaching, allowing you to study current topics of interest:

  • Dr Stefania Lovo teaches the first-year module, Economics of Climate Change, which she updates each year to incorporate her research on climate change adaptation.

  • Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans teaches the third-year module, Global Justice, Labour and Development, and uses real-world examples to engage her students in key issues such as child labour and precarious work.

Field classes

One of the most popular aspects of our BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) course is its field classes.

In previous years, our students have had opportunities to get involved in field classes in the UK and abroad. The trips are a great way to gain valuable practical and research experience and build upon your learning.

Recent second-year field class destinations have included:

  • Berlin, Germany, where you’ll take a city-wide tour of the Berlin Wall, explore contested neighbourhood spaces, and explore the social production of history.
  • Almeria, Spain, where you can investigate the geology, hydrology, and soils, as well as the impact of human activity, including agriculture and tourism, and measures being taken to ensure sustainable development of the region.
  • Naples, Italy, where you can explore volcanism and geohazards, historical development of the landscape and economy, viticulture, coastal processes and pollution, and tourism.
  • Crete, Greece, where you can study agricultural soils and economies, and the impact of tsunamis and earthquakes.

Read about Rory Fitz-Gerald, who describes the field class to Crete as one of the highlights of his degree.

Placements with BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science)

You will have the opportunity to enhance your employability by applying for professional work placements. You can:

  • opt for a research placement and work directly on a current academic project
  • build your network with a summer placement or a two-week work experience
  • take an integrated year in industry, between your second and final year, supported by our dedicated placement team.

Previous students have applied for placements with the Government Economic Service, supporting professional economists in a range of government departments, or joined accountancy or consulting firms to gain experience in the private sector.

You will also benefit from staff links with industry, including NGOs, local authorities and government departments.

Students have recently worked with organisations such as:

  • The Environment Agency
  • The Earth Trust
  • Department of Education
  • Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • Bank of England
  • Deloitte
  • NHS England
  • IBM.

Study Abroad

Our Departments enjoy active links with approved partner universities in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

In the autumn term of your final year, you will have the chance to apply to study abroad for a term – either in the Netherlands (Groningen), Denmark (Aarhus), or Norway (University of Bergen or Svalbard).

All classes are conducted in English and bursaries are available to help with travel and accommodation costs.

Visit the Study Abroad website for more information.


Overview

Explore concepts of economics and human geography – from globalisation, consumerism and sustainability, to the handling of epidemics and political and economic responses to climate change – with our BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) degree.

This interdisciplinary, three-year degree, led by experts from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science and the Department of Economics, examines issues that dominate the news and shape the world in which we live.

You’ll address challenges across a range of scales – local, regional, national and global – from the spatial implications of economic processes, to the economic impact of social processes.

Develop your knowledge and expertise as you critically analyse:

  • how resources are allocated and used, and the consequences for social and economic wellbeing
  • the impact of consumerism and sustainability
  • issues of work, employment and development
  • how neighbourhoods and urban spaces are regenerated
  • the application of micro-economics and macro-economics to globalisation.

We’ll support you to develop subject-specific and transferable skills, including:

  • GIS and remote sensing
  • modelling and cartography
  • statistical and numerical analyses
  • research techniques, including quantitative analysis, interviewing and ethnographic approaches
  • teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Throughout your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your learning and follow your individual interests through our wide range of optional modules.

Choose economics at the University of Reading

  • Established for more than 50 years.
  • 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).
  • Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Learning

Your learning environment

At Reading, you’ll work with internationally renowned academics.

We address important and topical socioeconomic issues, creating research outputs that have been used by policy makers, which span:

  • neighbourhood regeneration
  • UK housing reform
  • resilience and sustainability
  • the gender wage gap
  • food and consumerism in the media
  • effects of migrant communities on social cohesion.

Our research has real-world application and feeds directly into our teaching, allowing you to study current topics of interest:

  • Dr Stefania Lovo teaches the first-year module, Economics of Climate Change, which she updates each year to incorporate her research on climate change adaptation.

  • Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans teaches the third-year module, Global Justice, Labour and Development, and uses real-world examples to engage her students in key issues such as child labour and precarious work.

Field classes

One of the most popular aspects of our BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) course is its field classes.

In previous years, our students have had opportunities to get involved in field classes in the UK and abroad. The trips are a great way to gain valuable practical and research experience and build upon your learning.

Recent second-year field class destinations have included:

  • Berlin, Germany, where you’ll take a city-wide tour of the Berlin Wall, explore contested neighbourhood spaces, and explore the social production of history.
  • Almeria, Spain, where you can investigate the geology, hydrology, and soils, as well as the impact of human activity, including agriculture and tourism, and measures being taken to ensure sustainable development of the region.
  • Naples, Italy, where you can explore volcanism and geohazards, historical development of the landscape and economy, viticulture, coastal processes and pollution, and tourism.
  • Crete, Greece, where you can study agricultural soils and economies, and the impact of tsunamis and earthquakes.

Read about Rory Fitz-Gerald, who describes the field class to Crete as one of the highlights of his degree.

Placements with BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science)

You will have the opportunity to enhance your employability by applying for professional work placements. You can:

  • opt for a research placement and work directly on a current academic project
  • build your network with a summer placement or a two-week work experience
  • take an integrated year in industry, between your second and final year, supported by our dedicated placement team.

Previous students have applied for placements with the Government Economic Service, supporting professional economists in a range of government departments, or joined accountancy or consulting firms to gain experience in the private sector.

You will also benefit from staff links with industry, including NGOs, local authorities and government departments.

Students have recently worked with organisations such as:

  • The Environment Agency
  • The Earth Trust
  • Department of Education
  • Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • Bank of England
  • Deloitte
  • NHS England
  • IBM.

Study Abroad

Our Departments enjoy active links with approved partner universities in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

In the autumn term of your final year, you will have the chance to apply to study abroad for a term – either in the Netherlands (Groningen), Denmark (Aarhus), or Norway (University of Bergen or Svalbard).

All classes are conducted in English and bursaries are available to help with travel and accommodation costs.

Visit the Study Abroad website for more information.


Entry requirements A Level BBB

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Typical offer

BBB

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall, including 4 in Maths at standard level 

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

GCSE

GCSE Maths at grade B (6)

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

International Foundation Programme

If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

  • Learn more about our International Foundation programme

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

  • Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme

Structure

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change.

Compulsory modules:

  • Global Challenges
  • Geographical Imaginaries
  • Approaching Human Geography
  • Principles of Economics 1
  • Principles of Economics 2
  • Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis 

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available between May and July 2023. We suggest that you regularly revisit this webpage during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change.

Compulsory modules:

  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Skills Training and Project Design
  • Living Together: Social and Cultural Geographies 

Optional modules:

  • Environment and Development
  • Energy Resources
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Analysing Social Data
  • Encountering Political Geographies
  • Field Class 
  • Business Economics
  • Games and Economic Behaviour
  • Economics of Social Policy
  • Economic History

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available between May and July 2023. We suggest that you regularly revisit this webpage during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change.

Compulsory modules:

  • Dissertation

Optional modules:

  • Climate Change and Responsibilities
  • Consumption, Politics and Space
  • Water Resources
  • Deathscapes and Dark Tourism
  • Spaces of Care and Wellbeing
  • Human Geography Field Class
  • Public Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Industrial Organisation
  • Financial Economics
  • International Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Money and Banking

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available between May and July 2023. We suggest that you regularly revisit this webpage during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £22,350

*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Your BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) degree will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills and experiences to prepare you for your career.

You may choose to apply your economics knowledge in the private sector, with many graduates pursuing careers with economic consultancies, financial organisations, or policy think-tanks. You can also enter the public sector, making use of your specialist background in civil service with central or local government.

Your skills could be put to use as a teacher, campaigner, or communications specialist; provide consultancy on transport, regeneration management, insurance or real estate; or move into accountancy and banking, manufacturing, or retail.

Recent BSc Geography and Economics graduates have gone on to work for organisations including:

  • Thames Water
  • BBC
  • Office for National Statistics
  • Deloitte
  • Citigroup
  • Ministry of Defence.

BSc Geography and Economics

I believe the University of Reading offers one of the best programmes. I appreciate the interdisciplinary approach to learning, which skilfully interweaves the concepts of economics and human geography.

Ian Cho
Economics and Human Geography

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