Geography and Economics (Regional Science) BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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

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OCT-25

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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) degree.Taught by experts from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science and the Department of Economics, this interdisciplinary degree examines issues that dominate the news and shape the world in which we live.You’ll address challenges ...Read more

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) degree.Taught by experts from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science and the Department of Economics, this interdisciplinary degree examines issues that dominate the news and shape the world in which we live.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 wellbeing- the impact of consumerism and sustainability- issues of work, employment and development- how neighbourhoods and urban spaces are regenerated- the application of micro-economics and macro-economics to globalisation.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/geography-ug/bsc-geography-and-economics-regional-science

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£25,000
Human Geography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Geography graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Human Geography graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Carina
22 Feb 24

I really like the campus and the greenery. The library is impressive but feels a bit cold and eerie. I like the little shops in the students union but they could be cheaper and..Read more

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Matt
22 Feb 24

It's a really welcoming and comfortable campus, easy to get into town but not central so a little quieter. Not many student housing areas that are any more than 20 mins walk from..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:27 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

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Minimum grade C in the Core Component.

Popular A-level subjects

Human Geography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
100%
Economics
36%
History
23%
Biology
20%
Psychology
19%
HESA
Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
78%
Mathematics
56%
History
26%
Geography
24%
Business Studies
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25250 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Geography reviews

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C
Carina
22 Feb 24
Geography (Physical) BSc (Hons)
I really like the campus and the greenery. The library is impressive but feels a bit cold and eerie. I like the little shops in the students union but they could be cheaper and...
Read more
M
Matt
22 Feb 24
Geography (Human and Physical) BSc (Hons)
It's a really welcoming and comfortable campus, easy to get into town but not central so a little quieter. Not many student housing areas that are any more than 20 mins walk from...
Read more
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The University of Reading has a single aim: to make the world a better place for all....

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Room 208 Pepper Lane Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Basingstoke  0.3 miles away

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