LSE entry requirements differences?

Why do different LSE courses have vastly different grade boundaries? For example Economics with Economic History asks for A*AA with an A* in maths whereas Economics and Economic History asks for AAB with an A in maths. Is this a sign that some of the courses offered are more respected than others or that they are less competitive?

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Pectorac

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Original post by jake46464646

Why do different LSE courses have vastly different grade boundaries? For example Economics with Economic History asks for A*AA with an A* in maths whereas Economics and Economic History asks for AAB with an A in maths. Is this a sign that some of the courses offered are more respected than others or that they are less competitive?

'With' means a 75/25% split between the 2 subjects, 'and' means 50/50% split. The economics with economic history has a higher maths requirement because there will be more maths (and at a higher level) than the 'and' degree as the 'with' degree will be 75% economics. Another reason the requirements are higher is because it's more competitive than the 'and' course so there needs to be a higher level of differentiation between the applicants.

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Original post by Pectorac

'With' means a 75/25% split between the 2 subjects, 'and' means 50/50% split. The economics with economic history has a higher maths requirement because there will be more maths (and at a higher level) then the 'and' degree as the 'with' degree will be 75% economics. Another reason the requirements are higher is because it's more competitive than the 'and' course so there needs to be a higher level of differentiation between the applicants.

Thanks for tour help.

Does this mean that Economics and Economic History is a course which is significantly less respected? Will it impact on either job prospects or my ability to gain work placements?

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Pectorac

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Original post by jake46464646

Thanks for tour help.

Does this mean that Economics and Economic History is a course which is significantly less respected? Will it impact on either job prospects or my ability to gain work placements?

Realistically, yes it is less respected, because the requirements are lower and that reflects the difficulty of the course. As for impacting on your future, that entirely depends where you want to end up. For something like investment banking, graduates with degrees which contain more maths are going to be preferred to you. For other careers, it may not matter as much. Do you know what kind of job you want?

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NowAndThen

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Original post by jake46464646

Thanks for tour help.

Does this mean that Economics and Economic History is a course which is significantly less respected? Will it impact on either job prospects or my ability to gain work placements?

40+% score A* in FM. Similarly a higher % score A* and A in quantitative subjects compared to qualitative 'writing' subjects. It is in the nature of such subjects whereby one can score full marks once the answer is right. So universities can expect A*AA from the right candidates for certain courses but should only ask for AAB for other courses if they want to get the right candidates (as in candidates who sat for qualitative subjects). For the same reason it is not too excessive for Imperial to ask for A*A*A from applicants with predominantly quantitative subjects. Does this make sense?

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NowAndThen

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Original post by jake46464646

Why do different LSE courses have vastly different grade boundaries? For example Economics with Economic History asks for A*AA with an A* in maths whereas Economics and Economic History asks for AAB with an A in maths. Is this a sign that some of the courses offered are more respected than others or that they are less competitive?

Economics with Economics History graduates may be better communicators as well as analysts so management consultancies may look at them more positively. Basically it depends on the job requirements.

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