Faculty of Science and Technology

What will you study?

Studying a combined degree in Economics and Geography at Lancaster gives you the opportunity to benefit from expert teaching in both subjects. You'll be taught jointly by staff in the Lancaster University Management School, which is consistently among the UK's top five and our Geography Department, which is part of the award-winning Lancaster Environment Centre.

In Economics you'll learn about the production and distribution of wealth and the consumption of goods and services. You'll also cover many contemporary world issues. In Geography you'll study the impact of these issues in terms of geopolitics, sustainable development, environmental conservation and globalisation.

You'll begin your degree following modules including the Principles of Economics as well as Society and Space - Human Geography. In your second year, you'll study subjects such as Intermediate Microeconomics; Geographies of Political Economy, and Environment and Society. In your final year, you'll complete a Project in an area that matches your interests.

For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.

Where could it take you?

Lancaster's graduates in Economics and Geography develop a unique and insightful perspective on global issues along with excellent analytical skills- this combination of knowledge and skills is highly valued by employers in many areas.

Our graduates work across a wide range of sectors such as conservation, business and the armed forces or charitable organisations, journalism or publishing.

Traditional Geography-based careers include planning, teaching and research, while Economics graduates may go on to work in banking, the civil service, management consultancies and major national and international companies.

Typical entry requirements

For courses starting in 2013:

A-level: AAB. We normally expect three A-Levels, including Geographyor a cognate subject.

General Studies: Not accepted

Preference: Three A-levels

Key skills: Not included in offer

GCSE: Maths and English Language, min grade B in both.

Scottish Highers: ABBBB

Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information

International Bacc: 35 pts overall with 16 from best three HL courses

IELTS: 6.5

Mature students: Applications welcome; interview if favourably considered. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information

BTEC: DDM/DDD

Financial Support

Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.

The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.

Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.

Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.

For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page.