BSc Geography with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Study the impact of economics on human development and the environment. You’ll learn about the uneven impact of economic activity globally and deepen your understanding of the forces driving social, political, environmental and economic change. The programme provides a solid grounding in geography and economics, building your knowledge in mathematical and statistical analysis.

Department: Department of Geography and Environment | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. Compulsory and core courses include Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Quantitative Methods (Mathematics), Quantitative Methods (Statistics), Introduction to Geography, The LSE Course, Microeconomics II, The Economic Geography of Trade, Production and Development, The Economics of Cities, Quantitative Methods in Geography and GIS.

Career pathways

Recent graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the areas of financial services, planning, consultancy, administration, marketing, development, teaching and further study. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Entry requirements

GCSE: Achieve a strong set of GCSE grades including the majority at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9) GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Mathematics grades should be no lower than B (or 6) We also consider your overall GCSE subject profile. A-levels: AAA, including an A in Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: ABB, including an A in Mathematics. IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 at higher level, including Mathematics. IB contextual offer: 36 points overall, with 665 at higher level, including 6 in Mathematics. Subjects: You’ll need strong mathematical abilities, and A-level Mathematics (or equivalent) is therefore required. A-level Economics (or equivalent) is not required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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