Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional Experience

About this course

The relationship between geography and economics shapes how we understand places, regions, and the uneven distribution of opportunity and resources across the world. Regional science sits at the intersection of these disciplines, bringing together spatial analysis, economic theory, and social inquiry to ask why some places thrive while others stagnate, and what policies and processes might shift those outcomes. It is an intellectually rich field that draws on quantitative methods, fieldwork, and theoretical frameworks to examine issues from urban development and labour markets to trade, migration, and environmental change. At the University of Reading, this four-year programme combines Geography and Economics with a structured professional experience component, meaning you will spend time working in a relevant organisation as part of your degree. This embedded professional experience se

Where its graduates go

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• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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