BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience

The BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience course at the University of Reading is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field before graduating. You'll discover how cities, regions, and countries are interconnected, and the challenges and opportunities that arise from economic globalization. The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to understand and deal with social, political, economic and environmental issues that the world is currently facing. Course Content: The course covers social, economic and environmental aspects of geography, as well as the economic theory and applied econometrics. This course provides a multidisciplinary approach to address global issues, offering an understanding of how cities, regions and countries are interconnected across the world and the spaces that individuals and groups inhabit.Key Modules: The key modules include Introduction to Economic Analysis and Policy, Human Geography, Geographical Controversies and Field Class, World Economies and the Global Environment, Spatial Economics and Geography, Advanced Economic Analysis and Policy.Accreditations: This program is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) and provides partial exemptions to examinations of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).Future Careers: After graduating from this course, you can aim for a range of careers, including roles in local and central government, NGOs, the charity sector, teaching, law, retail management, finance, and more. You might work as a town planner, surveyor, environmental consultant or demographic analyst.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.