Economics degree - A Level Subjects

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Original post by Incredimazing

Yes, but wouldn't it be sensible to do economics instead of a science?

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I think the class is full up, do you think they would let me do Economics at AS as well?

Or what should I do it instead of.

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REASON_Lighters

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Ben_K

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General studies isn't accepted at the top universities. I'd take Maths, Further maths, and economics if i could go back in time. However, as long as you achieve good grades many universities will not mind however taking economics is very strongly recommended.

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Original post by Ben_K

General studies isn't accepted at the top universities. I'd take Maths, Further maths, and economics if i could go back in time. However, as long as you achieve good grades many universities will not mind however taking economics is very strongly recommended.

Ok thank you :smile:

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I would recommend Maths, Economics, Physics and Further Maths (Only as 4th option, not 3rd). I made the wrong AS choices so now I'm stuck with studying 4A2s and 1AS all in my A2 year!

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Original post by w77

I would recommend Maths, Economics, Physics and Further Maths (Only as 4th option, not 3rd). I made the wrong AS choices so now I'm stuck with studying 4A2s and 1AS all in my A2 year!

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Oh right I am going to do A2 Maths,FM,Chemistry, but take an AS in Biology/Economics.

I think I would do better at Biology but should I do Economics instead, thanks.

Good luck :smile:

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[QUOTE=Destiel I got an A* in Biology at GCSE with pretty good unit marks and ended with an E (aka scraping a pass) at AS, so I would be cautious with that one.

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Yeah I would be cautious with Biology. Personally, I hated it. I got an A* at GCSE with high unit marks then got an E at AS.

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Original post by w77

Yeah I would be cautious with Biology. Personally, I hated it. I got an A* at GCSE with high unit marks then got an E at AS.

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Ah right. Thnx for the advice. Are you going to retake the Bio or just drop it?

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I have dropped it already, it was absolutely vile. I have more than enough on my plate this year, especially with 5 subjects AND UCAS applications.

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Original post by w77

I have dropped it already, it was absolutely vile. I have more than enough on my plate this year, especially with 5 subjects AND UCAS applications.

ah right. I wish you all the best :smile:

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Boy_wonder_95

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Original post by w77

I would recommend Maths, Economics, Physics and Further Maths (Only as 4th option, not 3rd). I made the wrong AS choices so now I'm stuck with studying 4A2s and 1AS all in my A2 year!

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You currently at A2? What Subjects did you take and are now doing?

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Sapphire123

Technically you don't need economics to actually do economics, you just need maths so doing further maths is a bonus really! You can check with Oxfords entrance requirements for Economics it clearly states that doing Economics A level is just optional whereas Maths is required.

Here is a link if you scroll down to economics you will see that they only require maths and not an Economics A level

http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/courses/courses_and_entrance_requirements/table.html

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Original post by Boy_wonder_95

You currently at A2? What Subjects did you take and are now doing?

Yeah, I am. At AS, I took maths, econ, bio, photog, Chinese. In my A2 year ATM, I have dropped bio, kept the other 4 to A2 AND started further maths at AS level.

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Original post by Sapphire123

Technically you don't need economics to actually do economics, you just need maths so doing further maths is a bonus really! You can check with Oxfords entrance requirements for Economics it clearly states that doing Economics A level is just optional whereas Maths is required.

Here is a link if you scroll down to economics you will see that they only require maths and not an Economics A level

http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/courses/courses_and_entrance_requirements/table.html

Yes, you may not NEED it but the majority of people applying for the course will have it therefore putting you at a slight disadvantage. Also Oxford only offer Economics and Management, but not pure Economics.

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Boy_wonder_95

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Original post by w77

Yeah, I am. At AS, I took maths, econ, bio, photog, Chinese. In my A2 year ATM, I have dropped bio, kept the other 4 to A2 AND started further maths at AS level.

Ok, just wondering why A Level Physics in particular?

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