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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: V3L7

Economic History and Geography

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,500Per Year (Intl)
£37,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Economic History and Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. You’ll examine the impact of economic change on geography, both in today’s world and in the past, and how different processes affect the economic and social geography of modern societies. We look at questions such as: Why are some countries rich and others poor? What can historical events tell us about current global economic developments and crises? International tuition fees are £27,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Economic Geography and Globalisation
Historical Methods and Primary Sources
Development Economics and Inequality
Industrial Change and Regional Development
Economic History of the Modern World
Historical Geography of Trade and Empire
Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences
Dissertation in Economic History and Geography
UCAS Code:V3L7
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Including Economics or History

International Baccalaureate

37 points

666 at Higher Level also required.

UCAS Points136

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£82,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£37,500£45,000
3 years£27,000£34,000£42,500
5 years£35,500£49,500£71,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 83% above UK average salary
This course
£49,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers Economic History and Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#56QS World
#7UK Ranking
12,950+Students
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