[Your New Shoes]

A girl in my Philosophy class got in to study Law at Oxford, so it probably wouldn't hinder you if you choose it and know you'll enjoy it.

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[The Polymath]

(Original post by . . .)
I would say it's because in order to do economics at university you need maths.

Maths/Science subjects do not complement A-Level economics. Subjects like history, politics and English would complement A-Level economics.

Yeah, I know - Maths complements it for university, but the essay subjects are better at A-level to help you with it. I regard the university part to be more important though, and I'd say my choice of Maths, F. Maths, Physics, Economics and German is about as good as it gets for Economics, bar perhaps switching Physics for History/Politics.

[stackemup]

Economics at A-level is probably the one subject you can relate to, more than any other.

It has given me a better understanding of the world around me, I know listen to news and read proper news from broadsheets, and can understand them.

More I'm beginning to have my own opinion on many things happening around me and ways of interpreting them, rather than just reading and absorbing.

Trust me its a very interesting and enjoyable subject.

Will defo be an advantage.

Kind Regards,

David,

[BIG Y]

Economics is generally well received by unis, and if youre good at essays and have a knack for mastering exam technique then youll be very good at it. In my opinion the understanding behind it isnt too hard if you think in a logical way, its just the exam technique which lets sutdents with a good understanding down

While i dont study Politics or Philosophy, I have heard that they are generally again very exam technique based subjects however, wiht things like Philosophy it can be very dangerous as the markers can be very subjective, also philosophy and politics aren't regarded that highly by unis by my understanding

good luck in whatever you choose

[super.teve]

(Original post by Junaid96)
What makes you think that?
And however useful it may be at university, it's advantageous when it comes to your application, and it also gets you interested in Economics. Most people don't have a clue what it is unless they're doing the A-level.

Because I'm at university, doing economics modules with people who are studying economics and have never done it before.
Our tutor even said, as did the lecturer, it makes no difference to what they think of us, or our ability and for most people is "better".

And sorry, but a lot of people know about economics, and "what it is" without having studied an A level.

It's not, at Manchester in any case, or in my friend's case at Birmingham to have studied economics (or politics for that matter), before applying for one of those courses, i'd say atleast half of the people on my course either didn't study politics, or in my econ modules, study economics.

It does obviously come under this though:
"Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A Level subjects: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages."

But as you can see, it's on the list, but it's one of many for economics or politics at Manchester. (It obviously depends on the university too). All I am saying is, you don't need to pick economics at A level to study it at degree level, and it's not always seen as an advantage. Whilst, I do admit they suggest taking Economics before hand for the BEconSc, a lot on the course have not.