choice of A level for universities & reason for popularity of dutch universities

Hi all

im a mum of a GCSE student deliberating taking economics maths and geography for A levels this Sept. He has to finalise his subject choice next week.

Could I ask you if you feel economics A level is a respected subject from a university's point of view and also what gives the edge to universities in the Netherlands over UK universities (other than cost)?

Thanks

A bit bewildered by the enormity of this all

Reply 1

Zefiros

@ Dutch unis: Cost. It's close to the UK. Everyone speaks some English. They have no grade-requirements for entry (passing some relevant A-levels suffices), except for a handful of courses. Also, they are roughly of the same standing/quality, unlike in the UK where massive differences exist. It makes some sense to go there if you are not looking for an Oxbridge quality education.

Reply 2

berryburst97

Thanks Zefiros. Does one come out with a degree of international repute that employers would consider?

Original post by Zefiros

Reply 3

Zefiros

Original post by berryburst97

Thanks Zefiros. Does one come out with a degree of international repute that employers would consider?

Not sure. Objectively, the Dutch universities are pretty decent, but I am not sure to what extent employers (in the UK, for instance) are aware of that.