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

Discover the key concepts of economics and human geography through our BSc in Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience. This four-year programme explores topics such as globalisation, consumerism, sustainability, epidemic management, and responses to climate change. It features an integrated placement year between the second and final years, providing hands-on workplace experience. Delivered by experts from the Departments of Geography and Environmental Science and Economics, the course addresses challenges at local, regional, national, and global levels, including the spatial effects of economic processes and the economic impacts of social dynamics.Students will critically analyse resource allocation, its consequences for social and economic wellbeing, 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. Note that modules are subject to approval and availability; for updates, visit the course page.

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.