Geography or economics: which should I study?
Geography may suit you better if you want to study places, environments, societies and spatial patterns, while economics may suit you better if you are interested in how people, organisations and governments make choices about scarce resources. Compare the modules, assessment methods, quantitative requirements and career relevance of specific courses before deciding.
Key points
- Geography can combine physical and human topics with fieldwork, mapping, data analysis and research, depending on the course.
- Economics can involve economic theory, policy, mathematics, statistics and data modelling, with the balance varying by programme.
- Consider which subjects you enjoy, your confidence with mathematics and data, and whether you prefer environmental and social questions or markets and policy.
Things to check
- Course content, mathematical intensity, assessment and optional modules vary by university and country, so check the official course information for each programme.