Geography with Economics BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS

What you'll study

Throughout our Geography with Economics BSc (Hons) degree, you will benefit from the wide-ranging, world-renowned expertise of our academic staff, all of whom are committed to high-quality, research-informed teaching ensuring the very best learning experience.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Final year

Areas studied include macro and microeconomics, human and physical geography.

Semester 1

Geographies of Global Economic Change Core

Geographies of Global Economic Change

Practising Geography - Residential Fieldcourse Core

Practising Geography - Residential Fieldcourse

Earth System Science Optional

Earth System Science

Semester 2

Geographies of Identity Core

Geographies of Identity

Quantitative Methods in Geography Core

Quantitative Methods in Geography

Environmental Hazards: from Mitigation to Management Optional

Environmental Hazards: from Mitigation to Management

Semester 1 & 2

Principles of Macroeconomics Core

Principles of Macroeconomics

The aims of this module are to provide a sound, basic understanding of modern macroeconomics, its historical development and its application to theoretical and real world problems.

Principles of Microeconomics Core

Principles of Microeconomics

The aims of this module are to introduce how microeconomic methods of analysis are used to analyse and evaluate contemporary market systems.

Tutorials Core

Tutorials

Areas studied include a range of human geography, physical geography, and fieldcourse modules. Economics topics include finance and transport economics and the economics of social issues.

Semester 1 & 2

History of Economic Thought Core

History of Economic Thought

Economics of the Financial System Optional

Economics of the Financial System

The aims of the module are (1) to enable students to understand the key theoretical and analytical issues involved in the financial system; (2) to apply this analytical framework to the business of financial institutions and markets; (3) to review the changing economics of financial firms; (4) to gain an understanding of current issues in the financial system; (5) to consider the causes, consequences and regulatory responses to the global financial crisis.

Energy and the Environment Optional

Energy and the Environment

International Economic Relations Optional

International Economic Relations

This module is an introduction to the economic analysis of some of the key real (i.e. non-monetary) phenomena that are associated with globalisation. In particular, we will examine how economists study international trade flows; trade policy; and foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises (MNEs). We will also analyse the basis, both in positive economics and in normative/ethical concerns, of selected controversies surrounding globalisation.

Introduction to Financial Economics Optional

Introduction to Financial Economics

Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Optional

Earth Surface Processes and Landforms

Environmental Systems and Resource Management Optional

Environmental Systems and Resource Management

Geographical Research: Design and Practice Optional

Geographical Research: Design and Practice

Geographies of Social Difference Optional

Geographies of Social Difference

Globalisation Optional

Globalisation

Remote Sensing and GIS Optional

Remote Sensing and GIS

Semester 1

Transport Economics Optional

Transport Economics

Human Geography Fieldcourse Optional

Human Geography Fieldcourse

Lake System Dynamics Optional

Lake System Dynamics

Physical Geography Fieldcourse Optional

Physical Geography Fieldcourse

River Ecology Optional

River Ecology

Semester 2

The Economics of Social Issues Optional

The Economics of Social Issues

Exploring the Ice Ages Optional

Exploring the Ice Ages

Forest Ecology Optional

Forest Ecology

Geographies of Culture, Media and Representation Optional

Geographies of Culture, Media and Representation

Global Migration Optional

Global Migration

Sustainable Urban Geographies Optional

Sustainable Urban Geographies

Areas studied include a range of optional geography modules and the option of conducting independent research. Economics topics include transport economics, economic relations and financial economics.

Semester 1 & 2

Dissertation Optional

Dissertation

Economics of the Financial System Optional

Economics of the Financial System

The aims of the module are (1) to enable students to understand the key theoretical and analytical issues involved in the financial system; (2) to apply this analytical framework to the business of financial institutions and markets; (3) to review the changing economics of financial firms; (4) to gain an understanding of current issues in the financial system; (5) to consider the causes, consequences and regulatory responses to the global financial crisis.

Energy and the Environment Optional

Energy and the Environment

Independent Geographical Essay Optional

Independent Geographical Essay

International Economic Relations Optional

International Economic Relations

This module is an introduction to the economic analysis of some of the key real (i.e. non-monetary) phenomena that are associated with globalisation. In particular, we will examine how economists study international trade flows; trade policy; and foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises (MNEs). We will also analyse the basis, both in positive economics and in normative/ethical concerns, of selected controversies surrounding globalisation.

Introduction to Financial Economics Optional

Introduction to Financial Economics

Semester 1

Aeolian Processes and Landforms Optional

Aeolian Processes and Landforms

Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse Optional

Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse

Environmental Change and Ecological Response Optional

Environmental Change and Ecological Response

Feminist Geographies of Home Optional

Feminist Geographies of Home

Geographies of Work and Life Optional

Geographies of Work and Life

Glacial Environments and Landscapes Optional

Glacial Environments and Landscapes

Global Cities Fieldcourse Optional

Global Cities Fieldcourse

Globalised Urbanisation Optional

Globalised Urbanisation

Island Biogeography Fieldcourse Optional

Island Biogeography Fieldcourse

Livelihoods of the Global South Fieldcourse Optional

Livelihoods of the Global South Fieldcourse

Snow, Ice and Society Optional

Snow, Ice and Society

Transport Economics Optional

Transport Economics

Semester 2