Decision Making

Hey guys, would taking extra Maths modules like Statistic 3 or STEP help an Economics applicant? Take into account that I will be doing this modules after I hand it my unis application? I am considering taking extra Maths modules but I am having doubts if it would actually help my application or just gives me extra workload. I am doing 4 A-level; Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Chemistry. Thanks for the advice

No. They won't know, as you'll have already handed in your application - otherwise I could just tell them I'm going to take STEP, do S3, S4, AEA and Olympiad

Just focus on doing well in what you're doing now - does Economics Maths actually get that difficult? I mean, I'm applying for it too, but worried that I'll be severely disappointed with how advanced it becomes/

I have looked at some Economics maths. You need strong maths foundation and particularly in algebra. I went to LSE open days and they said that S3 and S4 would help you when it comes to study Economics degree which is why I was thinking of doing it. They said however, they understand not all schools offer S3 and S4 so not necessary to do it. I guess you are right about not bothering with S3 and just maximise current Maths modules. Thanks

But just how tough does it get? I'm starting to think that it maxes out at a sort of "just beyond Further Maths A-level" level, rather than being akin to a Maths degree in it's rigour and depth (with more limited subjects obviously), especially at universities like Durham (where I'm applying) which aren't known for mathematical specialism.