Lancaster University

Geography and Economics (Placement Year) : BA Hons

Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK

Course overview

Given the pace at which our planet and society is changing, there has never been a more important time to study geography and economics. Geographers study the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time, whilst economists seek to understand how to maximise our use of limited global resources. By studying both areas, you will learn to address the global challenges that underpin our efforts for a just and sustainable future.

Key highlights

  • Explores today's most pressing social and environmental challenges
  • Examines how to make the most of limited global resources
  • Combines both disciplines to tackle challenges for a sustainable future

Entry requirements

  • Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
  • BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
  • A-level: AB — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International

    The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship

    The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Sustainability analyst
  • Policy analyst
  • Town planner
  • GIS analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £29,400

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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