Overview:

This course combines the study of geographical processes, places and environments with economic ideas and analysis. It provides an interdisciplinary foundation for understanding how social, environmental and economic factors interact and shape the world, preparing students for further study in geography with economics at Loughborough University.

What You'll Learn:

• Core concepts and approaches in physical and human geography

• The relationships between people, places, environments and spatial processes

• Fundamental principles of economics and their application to real-world issues

• Economic decision-making, markets and the wider factors influencing economies

• Quantitative and analytical approaches used to examine geographical and economic questions

• Connections between environmental change, social development and economic activity

• Critical interpretation of geographical and economic information, evidence and arguments

• The use of geographical perspectives alongside economic reasoning to explore complex issues

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain key geographical and economic concepts and recognise how the two disciplines complement one another. They will be able to examine relationships between environmental, social and economic factors, apply appropriate analytical approaches to geographical and economic questions, and interpret relevant evidence to develop reasoned conclusions. Students will also be able to communicate ideas clearly, evaluate different perspectives, and use interdisciplinary thinking to understand complex issues involving places, environments, societies and economies.