BSc Economic History
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Economic History, a history degree exploring the drivers of global inequality, poverty, and financial turmoil. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a dissertation in the final year. The first year covers foundational studies through modules such as The Internationalisation of Economic Growth, 1870 to the Present Day, Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Pre-industrial Economic History, Economic History Skills, and The LSE Course, alongside outside options. The second year introduces Research Methods in Economic History, complemented by further economic history options and potential outside choices. The final year focuses on advanced study through two advanced economic history options, an additional economic history option, and a dissertation in Economic or Social History.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, including Economics or History IB Diploma: 38 points overall. 766 in higher level subjects, including Economics or History
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 34%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 37%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 63%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Internationalisation of Economic Growth, 1870 to the Present Day
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Pre-industrial Economic History
- Economic History Skills
- The LSE Course
- Outside options to the value of one unit
- Research Methods in Economic History
- Two economic history options to the value of two units
- Economic history courses to the value of one unit OR outside options to the value of one unit
- Two advanced economic history options
- One economic history option
- Dissertation in Economic or Social History
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £71,500. The £49,500 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BSc Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
96% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.