Work experience for an Economic History degree?

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend what kind of work experience would be good for an Economic history degree....like where should I do it.....in a bank, any specific firm etc, as I am not too sure :/

Also what kind of books would be recommended to read for this specific course? Any titles?

Lastly are there another extra activities I should be doing that would link to the course?

Any help would be match appreciated

Thanks!

Reply 1

Puddles the Monkey

Original post by Fluffystar123

Thanks!

Hey there, I've just moved this post into its own thread for you so it gets replies. :h:

It's in the Economics University Course forum now. :smile:

Reply 2

sydneybridge

You actually don't need specific 'work experience' for Economics.

What you DO need is an active interest in economics that goes beyond 'books I've read as part of my A level syllabus' and you must show you have the ability to question/think about/expand on the things you've seen/thought/learnt beyond your A level studies, ie. REAL WORLD economics not just the theory

PS. The most common mistakes applicants make with Economics PSs are ....
1) Long book lists of books you HAD to read as part of A level Economics. Please don't bang on about Freakonomics or about Game Theory. It is SO boring and we've heard it all.
2) Dont chunter on about your w/exp with a merchant bank in the city with a summary of what you read on the company's website and chucking in a a few buzz words you picked up. It doesnt tell the University anything about what you realised/learnt/worked out or most importantly, questioned.
3) 'My Dad is an accountant/merchant banker/MP/businessman'. He isn't applying to go to Uni, you are. Stop showing off about 'Mummy and Daddy' and grow up.
4) You must show 'academic ambition' - what exceptional things have you done that show you are a cut above the average bright A level kid - and that are actually related to Economics? Not stuff you were handed on a plate like World CHallenge (yawn....) or DoE (double yawn), but stuff you thought up. organised, did, succeeded at that show an organised, logical brain that can deal with figures, complex organisation, and shows you as not afraid to stand out from the crowd.
5) Economics is also about politics.
6) Please, please dont write an economics essay or cut-and-paste chunks out of your 'best essays'. We can spot these a mile off.
7) Dont give us naff endings like 'I'd make a really great University student' - we'll be the judge of that, not you.
8) Make sure that your personality comes through - we want to be able to get an idea of what you are like as a person.
9) Check your spelling and grammar. Think about your writing style and make it interesting.

Good Luck!

Reply 3

Mike_123

Original post by Fluffystar123

Thanks!

No w/e is required at all. Read around your subject by reading about current affairs. Given that it's econ history then you can specialise by looking into certain periods that interest you (eg industrial revolution etc)

Just curious, why economic history over economics?

Reply 4

Fluffystar123

Original post by Mike_123

At Lse for a BSc in Economics they prefer you to take up Further Maths and the degree it self requires extensive mathematical ability, I do take Maths Alevel but I don't think my maths is up to that high level.
Most people I know who have applied to Economics at lse have taken Further maths, I guess that puts you at an advantage.

What do suggest? :smile:

Reply 5

Mike_123

Original post by Fluffystar123

Yeah pure econ at LSE can be very mathematical I have been told. No FM is not a requirement but definitely highly recommended, so try to do at least AS FM. You'd still stand a chance without though.

Reply 6

kurofune

I got an offer for Economic History at LSE.

Didn't do any work experience for it.

The books you read for this should use lots of economic data to demonstrate a point about the economic conditions of a specific period. Bonus points if the book talks about how the point it makes impacts our current time.

If you have any specific questions about my Personal Statement for LSE then feel free to PM me😇