So I'm thinking of applying to a joint economics and politics degree but almost immediately switching to straight economics because economics and politics is less competitive than straight economics.Would most universities allow it?
I don't think that's possible given that straight econ is far more competitive than econ and politics. But it depends on the uni you apply for e.g. you probably can't do this at LSE, Warwick etc.
Depends on the uni, why not try applying for both courses and if there are additional spaces for pure economics ask if it would be possible to change courses when spaces might be available?
Economics is more competitive meaning less spaces, therefore less chance of you being able to change
There are always going to be people who don't meet their offer for straight economics and if I did meet the entry requirements for straight economics whilst having a place doing economics and politics it wouldn't be too hard to switch
There are always going to be people who don't meet their offer for straight economics and if I did meet the entry requirements for straight economics whilst having a place doing economics and politics it wouldn't be too hard to switch