Economic History

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

This BSc Economic History degree looks at the historical development of economies in social, political and cultural contexts. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, you’ll apply concepts and theories from across the social sciences to explore real-world issues.Our department is world-leading for research and teaching in economic history – and one of only a few of its kind in the world. We offer a huge range of economic history courses covering virtually every global region and historical period. You can also study thematic courses covering financial and monetary history, the history of technology and innovation, slavery, historical economic geography and more.As you progress, you’ll acquire wide-ranging, transferable skills that are sought-after by employers. Our graduates progress to highly paid and rewarding careers in the City, consulting, the Civil Service, government, NGOs and the charity sector, teaching and academia.Graduate destinations:Economic history combines the skills of the economist, the statistician and the sociologist, as well as those of the historian, therefore graduates leave with a portfolio of highly transferable skills that can be applied across a wide variety of employment sectors. Our graduates can be found in senior positions throughout many professions, in the City, financial and market consultancy, NGOs and the charity sector, the civil service, sales and marketing, teaching, government and academia.

Economic History