BSc Geography and Economics
About this course
BSc in Geography and Economics, a combined-studies degree focused on the principles and approaches of geography and economics. Core topics include Statistics. Students conduct cross-disciplinary research and social scientific analysis. The first year covers the foundations through Economics, Introduction to Mathematics for Economics, Principles of Geography 1 and Principles of Geography 2. The second year focuses on Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Theory and Policy. The third year offers advanced optional study in subjects such as International Trade, The Economics of Growth and The Economics of Money and Banking.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (A* in Maths required. Plus, 1 more from Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. Higher levels in Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 91%
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 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 60%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Economics
- Principles of Geography 1
- Principles of Geography 2
- Statistical Methods in Economics
- The World Economy
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Applied Economics
- History of Economic Thought
- Intermediate Microeconomics: Microeconomics of the Household
- Intermediate Microeconomics: Microeconomics of the Firm
- Closed Economy Macroeconomics
- Open Economy Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Economics and Econometrics 1A
- Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- International Trade
- The Economics of Growth
- Intermediate Microeconomics: Microeconomics of the Household
- Intermediate Microeconomics: Microeconomics of the Firm
- Closed Economy Macroeconomics
- Open Economy Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Economics and Econometrics
- Quantitative Economics and Econometrics 1A
- International Trade
- The Economics of Growth
- The Economics of Money and Banking
- Advanced Macroeconomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography and Economics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £53,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Geography and Economics at University College London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography and Economics at University College London?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography and Economics at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Geography and Economics at University College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.