BSc (Hons) Geography and Economics (Placement Year)

The Geography and Economics (Placement Year) BA Hons at Lancaster University is a four year course that allows students to study both geography and economics in depth, providing a unique blend of human and physical geography with economics. The third year of the course includes an industry placement that gives students invaluable practical experience and enhances their employment prospects.Course Content: In the first year, students receive foundational knowledge in both geography and economics with modules such as Economic Principles and Geographical Skills. Moving on to the second year, students delve deeper into aspects such as Geographies of Political Economy and Statistics for Economics. The third year is devoted to a placement in an organization or industry related to the course. The final year reinforces concepts in geography and economics with a Dissertation Project and modules such as Globalization and Cities and Advanced Economic Analysis.Key Modules: Some key modules include Economic Principles, Geographical Skills, Economics, Society and Public Policy, Geographies of Political Economy, Statistics for Economics, Globalization and Cities, and Advanced Economic Analysis.Accreditations: The course does not specifically mention any accreditations.Future Careers: Prospects for graduates include careers in urban planning, international development, environmental consultancy, econometrics, financial analysis, and a range of other careers in both business and public sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: Geography and Economics (Placement Year) BA Hons