BSc Economic History and Geography
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Economic History and Geography, a history and geography degree examining economic change through spatial and temporal perspectives. Core topics include Research Methods. The course concludes with a compulsory dissertation in economic or social history. Throughout the degree, students progress from foundational studies to advanced analysis. The first year introduces basic concepts through modules such as The Internationalisation of Economic Growth, 1870 to the Present Day, Introduction to Geography, Introduction to Geographical Research, and Economic History Skills. The second year builds upon this base with intermediate study in areas represented by The Economic Geography of Trade, Production and Development, The Economics of Cities, and Research Methods in Economic History, alongside subject options. The final year involves specialized study through advanced modules including Firms and Economic Geography: Location, Technology and Innovation, The Economics of Housing Markets and Migration, and Historical Economic Geography: Cities, Markets and Regions. Students also select various optional modules and complete a dissertation in economic or social history.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB, including Economics or History IB Diploma: 37 points overall. 666 in higher level subjects, including Economics or History.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 68%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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
- Introduction to Geography
- Introduction to Geographical Research
- Economic History Skills
- The LSE Course
- The Economic Geography of Trade, Production and Development
- The Economics of Cities
- Research Methods in Economic History
- Economic history options to the value of one unit
- Geography options to the value of one unit
- Firms and Economic Geography: Location, Technology and Innovation
- The Economics of Housing Markets and Migration
- Historical Economic Geography: Cities, Markets and Regions
- Dissertation in Economic or Social History
- EITHER Geography options to the value of one unit
- OR Economic History options to the value of one unit
- OR outside options to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economic History and Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £78,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BSc Economic History and Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economic History and Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science?
84% 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 and Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economic History and Geography 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 and Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.