Geography and Economics (Regional Science), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Explore concepts of economics and human geography – from globalisation, consumerism and sustainability, to the handling of epidemics and political and economic responses to climate change – with our BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience degree.This four-year degree includes an integrated placement year between your second and final year, enabling you to gain valuable real-world experience in the workplace.Taught by experts from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science and the Department of Economics, this interdisciplinary degree examines issues that dominate the news and shape the world in which we live.You’ll address challenges across a range of scales – local, regional, national and global – from the spatial implications of economic processes, to the economic impact of social processes. Develop your knowledge and expertise as you critically analyse:

• how resources are allocated and used, and the consequences for social and economic wellbeing

• the impact of consumerism and sustainability-

• issues of work, employment and development-

• how neighbourhoods and urban spaces are regenerated

• the application of micro-economics and macro-economics to globalisation.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/geography-ug/bsc-geography-and-economics-regional-science-with-professional-experience

Modules

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.

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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.