Hi Ross,
Wow - thanks for all the questions - you're not a mystery shopper are you!?
Firstly, great to hear that you're coming to the Management School Post- Application Open Day. I hope you have a good visit and well done on getting two offers! We've had nearly 18,000 applications this year so you must have submitted a really strong application. At the event on Saturday you'll be able to find out in your subject talk more about the combinations of subjects you can take alongside Economics. There are lots of possibilities but it depends on your timetable in the first year and space in the other subject areas. If you decide to come to us in October during 'Intro Week' you'll be able to register for your other Part 1 (first year) courses, attend introductory lectures and find out more about what you can combine. Sorry I can't be more specific but our degrees are very flexible.
Secondly,with regards to your question 'is my year abroad paid to Lancaster at the same rate (£9000) as the other years, or is there a different rate?' - we're still finalising what the fees will be for studying abroad. In the past we have charged students half-fee for the year abroad and nothing to the host institution but we're awaiting a confirmation about this shortly. We'll be putting some more info up on our website shortly so keep your eyes peeled.
Finally, I'm not sure I understand you question about the offer and your firm and insurance choice etc...? The study abroad offer is higher at AAA and if you make this your firm choice and Economics AAB as your insurance, then get AAB you'll still come to Lancaster. Due to the number of applications we've had this year though you will need to meet the grades we specify in our offer to whatever course from Lancaster you put as your firm or insurance choice. Does this answer your question? If not get back in touch with me on this thread!
All the best,
Fred