BSc Economics and Economic History
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Economics and Economic History, a joint honours degree in Economics and History exploring how historical events shed light on contemporary economic problems. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The programme combines rigorous economic theory with historical analysis. The first year establishes foundations through Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Quantitative Methods (Mathematics), and Pre-industrial Economic History. The second year advances core analytical capabilities with Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Econometrics I, and Econometrics II, alongside specialized training in Research Methods in Economic History. The final year involves advanced economics courses, specialized economic history options, and an independent Dissertation in Economic or Social History.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, including Economics or History, and an A in Mathematics IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 in higher level subjects, including Economics or History, and Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 87%
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 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- The Internationalisation of Economic Growth, 1870 to the Present Day
- Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
- Pre-industrial Economic History
- Economic History Skills
- The LSE Course
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics II
- Econometrics I
- Econometrics II
- Research Methods in Economic History
- One economic history option
- One advanced economics course to the value of one unit
- One advanced economics option or an approved outside option to the value of one unit
- One advanced economic history option to the value of one unit
- Dissertation in Economic or Social History
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and 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 £1,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and 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 174 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and 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 Economics and Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.