Geography and Economics (Regional Science), BSc (Hons)

Our BSc in Geography and Economics (Regional Science) delves into key concepts of economics and human geography, including globalisation, consumerism, sustainability, epidemic management, and responses to climate change. Delivered by experts from the Departments of Geography and Environmental Science and Economics, this interdisciplinary programme explores pressing global issues that influence daily life, addressing challenges at local, regional, national, and global levels. Students critically examine resource allocation and its social-economic impacts, consumerism and sustainability issues, employment and development, urban regeneration, and the application of micro- and macro-economics to globalisation.Sample modules include Approaching Human Geography, Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Climate Change and Responsibilities, and Consumption, Politics and Space. These are provisionally approved for 2025/26 and subject to change; the University cannot guarantee availability. For updated details, visit our course page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/geography-ug/bsc-geography-and-economics-regional-science.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Approaching Human Geography

• Principles of Economics

• Intermediate Microeconomics

• Intermediate Macroeconomics

• Climate Change and Responsibilities

• Consumption, Politics and Space.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.