Economic History

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years History

Economic History BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £34,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.

A-Level Entry

AAA

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£34,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Economic history is concerned with understanding the process of change in the past. It is an interdisciplinary, evidence-based and research-driven approach to the study of history.

Economic history uses concepts, theories and skills from a broad range of social sciences to study historical issues including: why nations experience economic growth or fall behind, the causes of population change and migration, why financial crises occur, the economic and social effects of warfare, the history of economic development throughout the world, the role of education and human capital in economic change, the effect of business organisation on economic performance, and change in social behaviour in the past.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History
Avg. Graduate Salary
£34,500