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Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    15-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Explore concepts of economics and human geography – from globalisation, consumerism and sustainability, to the handling of epidemics and political and economic responses to climate change – with our BSc Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience degree.This interdisciplinary, four-year degree, led by experts from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science and the Department of Economics, examines issues that dominate the news and shape the world in which we live. An integrated placement year between your second and final year enables you to gain valuable real-world experience in the workplace.You’ll address challenges across a range of scales – local, regional, national and global – from the spatial implications of economic processes, to the economic impact of social processes.Develop your knowledge and expertise as you critically analyse:how resources are allocated and used, and the consequences for social and economic wellbeingthe impact of consumerism and sustainabilityissues of work, employment and developmenthow neighbourhoods and urban spaces are regeneratedthe application of micro-economics and macro-economics to globalisation.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,850per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    Whiteknights Campus, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UD, United Kingdom

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The University of Reading is an international community with more than 26,000 students from around 160 countries. 
Reading is a lively town just 22 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    44th out of 77

    27th out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    119 51%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    38th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    35th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    116 55%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    30th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    26th

    5

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