BSc Economics and Economic History
London School of Economics and Political Science
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, including Economics or History, and an A in Mathematics IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 in higher level subjects, including Economics or History, and Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Economics and Economic History, a joint honours degree in Economics and History exploring how historical events shed light on contemporary economic problems. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The programme combines rigorous economic theory with historical analysis. The first year establishes foundations through Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Quantitative Methods (Mathematics), and Pre-industrial Economic History. The second year advances core analytical capabilities with Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Econometrics I, and Econometrics II, alongside specialized training in Research Methods in Economic History. The final year involves advanced economics courses, specialized economic history options, and an independent Dissertation in Economic or Social History.
Modules
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- The Internationalisation of Economic Growth, 1870 to the Present Day
- Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
- Pre-industrial Economic History
- Economic History Skills
- The LSE Course
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics II
- Econometrics I
- Econometrics II
- Research Methods in Economic History
- One economic history option
- One advanced economics course to the value of one unit
- One advanced economics option or an approved outside option to the value of one unit
- One advanced economic history option to the value of one unit
- Dissertation in Economic or Social History