Geography and Economics (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Throughout the Geography and Economics (Hons) course from Lancaster University you will undertake a range of modules that will introduce you to key themes in geography, bridging both the human and physical elements. Your modules in economics will introduce you to micro- and macro-economics and how to communicate data.

In addition to subject knowledge and field experience, you will gain essential communication and geographic information systems skills. You will become familiar with data generation through qualitative techniques, as well as data handling, environmental sampling, and analysis.

Career opportunities:

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. Traditional Geography-based careers include planning, teaching and research as well as less-obvious career paths in sectors such as marketing and tourism. Meanwhile, Economics graduates may go on to work in banking, the civil service, management consultancies and major national and international companies. Graduates from our courses are also well-paid, with the median salary of graduates from Lancaster Environment Centre and Economics Department being £26,500 and £30,000 respectively (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

Here are just some of the roles that our Geography and Economics students have progressed into upon graduating:

• Planning Officer – County Council
• Campaign Marketing Manager – Pearson
• Management Consultant – Mott MacDonald
• Regulatory Consultant – Yordas Group
• Climate Change Projects Officer - County Council
• Graduate Planner- Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities
• Graduate Credit Risk Analyst – Motor Finance Ltd
• Trainee Chartered Accountant – Accountancy Firm
• Business Development Manager – Capital Economics