[Calllu-m]

(Original post by Fool In The Rain)
Hi, I have chosen these A levels:
-History
-French
-Maths
-English Literature

I'm getting a little concerned about the choices I have made. Would I still have a chance of doing Economics (preferably with a language) at degree level?

I have looked at prospectus' and many say they require Maths. Yet, if I didn't do Further Maths/Economics (I may do Further Maths, if I get an A* in Maths, currently on an A), could I still do Economics at university? (based on the subjects I do and things such as personal statements, etc).

The fact you have maths puts you in a very good position don/t worry! Plus you have a diverse range, and history and English are essay based subjects, like economics is at A Level, so you should be fine

[Deep456]

(Original post by CharlotteMul)
Hi

I'm also hoping to apply for 2013 entry for Economics! My first choice would be UCL but currently I'm also looking at Cambridge as an option. My A-levels are Maths, Economics, History and Chemistry. Further Maths is not needed at most universities for economics. You often need an A* in maths at a level and then get A's in the other subjects. Good luck anyone applying as well!

(PS- My GCSE results were 8A*s and 2As and for my AS levels I'm predicted 4As. I'm not doing further maths and i investigated prior to choosing my subjects and my school's careers department said further maths was definitely not necessary)

Though it isn't a formal requirement, in reality UCL wants Further Maths, as does Cambridge. Unless your school didn't offer Further Maths, both of these are long shots for pure Economics.

Your GCSEs are fine, probably the standard of a successful applicant.

[Tateco]

(Original post by Deep456)
Though it isn't a formal requirement, in reality UCL wants Further Maths, as does Cambridge. Unless your school didn't offer Further Maths, both of these are long shots for pure Economics.

Your GCSEs are fine, probably the standard of a successful applicant.

I got an offer from UCL without full further maths A-level and I had worse GCSEs than the above poster (although my UMS might have made up for that).

[elephantdon]

it is not necessary for you to have further maths as aan alevel subject.But maths is require.

[elephantdon]

(Original post by Tateco)
I got an offer from UCL without full further maths A-level and I had worse GCSEs than the above poster (although my UMS might have made up for that).

may you mind telling me your gcse's please?


becuase i think i got worse.

[CharlotteMul]

(Original post by Deep456)
Though it isn't a formal requirement, in reality UCL wants Further Maths, as does Cambridge. Unless your school didn't offer Further Maths, both of these are long shots for pure Economics.

Your GCSEs are fine, probably the standard of a successful applicant.

Long shots? I really don't think you know what you're talking about. Read the UCL website. It says:

"Mathematics grade A* required, plus grade A if Economics being offered."

Is there an mention of Further Maths? No therefore not doing further maths doesn't mean I have a "long shot" of getting in. If they wanted further maths, they would say so on their website.

[CharlotteMul]

(Original post by elephantdon)
may you mind telling me your gcse's please?


becuase i think i got worse.

Don't be worrying too much about your GCSE results! Yes, they have to be good but basically all universities care way more about A levels as they understand that GCSEs are the first important exams and a student may not have realised how important GCSEs were and may not have worked for them as much as they should have. Therefore, universities look more at A levels because they believe that by then, a student will have matured and be working to achieve their full potential. Of course, some universities put more emphasis on GCSEs than others so just do a little research!

Good luck!

[Deep456]

(Original post by CharlotteMul)
Long shots? I really don't think you know what you're talking about. Read the UCL website. It says:

"Mathematics grade A* required, plus grade A if Economics being offered."

Is there an mention of Further Maths? No therefore not doing further maths doesn't mean I have a "long shot" of getting in. If they wanted further maths, they would say so on their website.

You don't have to believe me, but something like 90% with offers for UCL Economics had Further Maths. Hence, it is a long-shot. 8 A*s 2 As is very good but almost everyone applying to UCL Economics with a decent chance of getting in, will have similar.

I have already told you why. Some schools just don't offer Further Maths, so not to discourage applicants from them. If your school offered Further Maths and is a 'known' top one, you haven't really signalled your interest towards Economics and consequently, it is a long shot.

Contextual factors like what type of school you went to are also important. Private, grammar, comprehensive (in a failing school), etc.

Their website also says A*AA is the minimum offer, do you think people that get in are only predicted A*AA? LSE last year, were AAB for a course I applied to, in reality, anyone with even AAA predictions had no chance.

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=1382873 - You might find this useful.

Best of luck. Though, I did find it offensive that someone who is studying only their AS-levels and hasn't even applied said I don't know what I am talking about whilst they did... baffles my mind. I will be doing an Economics related course at one of the top 5 and have been through two UCAS cycles so get off your high horse.

(Original post by Tateco)
I got an offer from UCL without full further maths A-level and I had worse GCSEs than the above poster (although my UMS might have made up for that).

Was still a long-shot, never argued it cannot be done.

You also had the AS which is significantly more than just the A-level Maths.

Fact is, any place with 15-20 applicants to 1 place is a long-shot.......





As for the OP, you don't need to study Further Maths for Economics at most places, just need sufficient interest.