BSc Geography with Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Geography with Economics, an economics and geography degree exploring the impact of economics on human development and the environment. Core topics include Statistics. Students gain geographical and mathematical capabilities. The first year introduces foundational principles through Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Quantitative Methods (Mathematics), Quantitative Methods (Statistics), Introduction to Geography, and The LSE Course. The second year expands into specialized spatial and quantitative analysis with Microeconomics II, The Economic Geography of Trade, Production and Development, The Economics of Cities, Quantitative Methods in Geography and GIS, and Field Methods in Geography with Economics, alongside further course units. The final year allows students to direct their studies through advanced modules such as Firms and Economic Geography: Location, Technology and Innovation, and The Economics of Housing Markets and Migration, complemented by additional geography and economics courses.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, including an A in Mathematics IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 at higher level, including Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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
- Field Methods in Geography with Economics
- Courses to the value of one unit
- Firms and Economic Geography: Location, Technology and Innovation
- The Economics of Housing Markets and Migration
- Geography and/or economics courses to the value of three units
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography with Economics 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 £1,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Geography with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography with Economics 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 148 UCAS points.
Does BSc Geography with Economics 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 Geography with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.