Economics EPQ

Original post by somkenee

i'm currently in year 12 studying maths, further maths and economics, and i want to do a economic related epq, but im having trouble picking a topic outside the a level curriculum. any suggestions?

I’m in this exact same situation and feeling the exact same way! I was considering something on economic inequality or something along those lines. However, if you have thought of any suggestions yourself please feel free to share… hahah

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Original post by dottieottie

I’m in this exact same situation and feeling the exact same way! I was considering something on economic inequality or something along those lines. However, if you have thought of any suggestions yourself please feel free to share… hahah

it’s nice to know someone else is in this position😭 my epq is about the ethical nature of billionaires and whether they are good for the economy or not

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Original post by McGinger

Have a look at relavant topics currently in the news - this means there will be lots of online coverage to help you with that topic:
BBC World Service - Business Matters - Available now

thank you!

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andreNava

Original post by somkenee

i'm currently in year 12 studying maths, further maths and economics, and i want to do a economic related epq, but im having trouble picking a topic outside the a level curriculum. any suggestions?

My nephew did a similar EPQ with a tech company in the UK, which led to publishing an article that helped him get into top universities.

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Original post by somkenee

i'm currently in year 12 studying maths, further maths and economics, and i want to do a economic related epq, but im having trouble picking a topic outside the a level curriculum. any suggestions?

Hi. I’m in year 11 and I’m looking to pick those exact subjects. Do you think they are good to get into top unis for courses like economics

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Original post by Butter chicken

Hi. I’m in year 11 and I’m looking to pick those exact subjects. Do you think they are good to get into top unis for courses like economics

Hi! I definitely recommend this combination of subjects for economics, especially further maths. I also recommend picking an extra subject you enjoy (although not necessary) such as history or geography, as this demonstrates to unis that you’re able to take on a large workload. Hope this helps!

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Original post by somkenee

i'm currently in year 12 studying maths, further maths and economics, and i want to do a economic related epq, but im having trouble picking a topic outside the a level curriculum. any suggestions?

could look at the European debt crisis 2009 - late 2010s?
good documentary on BBC, "Europe: ten years of turmoil" episode 2

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Original post by somkenee

Hi! I definitely recommend this combination of subjects for economics, especially further maths. I also recommend picking an extra subject you enjoy (although not necessary) such as history or geography, as this demonstrates to unis that you’re able to take on a large workload. Hope this helps!

That’s brilliant. Would another a level subject be entirely necessary? The only reason I ask is my preferred college only allows 3 including further maths, but I would still be able to take an EPQ

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