Description

This course is for students interested in business and the environment.

Our Economics and Geography BA (Hons) investigates issues arising in business, public policy and society at large. Today more than ever, we must consider the world we live in and the interaction between the economy and the environment.

The Economics and Geography BA (Hons) explores economic geographic principles. We combine this with practical application skills relevant for career roles.

You will gain an understanding of the interaction between fiscal and monetary policy. We will cover political issues, international constrains and the role of happiness in economy. You will develop knowledge of the foundations of econometrics modelling.

In the geography component, you will explore digital geographies and environmental sustainability. You will learn about research in human geography. You will learn skills in mapping and the use of Geographical Information Systems. 

Economics modules look at the factors that influence income, wealth and wellbeing. They look at the allocation, distribution and use of scarce resources and how this might change.

Why choose this course:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of geography and the economy.
• To enhance your CV, we fund your membership of the Royal Economic Society during your study. Membership enables you to access competitions, grants, conferences, job market and symposiums. It also increases your professional profile as a future economist.
• We invite a range of high profile guest speakers. Our partnerships provide a great opportunity for networking, internships and work related experiences.
• Field trips and real-life economic projects and live experiments embedded in the programme.
• Opportunity to qualify as a Microsoft Office Specialist.
• Opportunity to take a placement year, giving you chance to gain experience while studying.

Year in Industry

All of our business students have the option of adding in a year in industry and / or a semester of studying abroad with one of our partners to their course. A year in industry gives students fantastic experience and is attractive to potential employers. This normally takes place after the second year of the course and extends the course duration by one year (15% of the standard tuition fee is chargeable). Study Abroad normally takes place for a semester of the second year of the course and doesn’t extend the course duration as credits achieved abroad count towards your degree.

You don’t need to decide whether you would like to take either of these options until after you have started the course with us.