LSE EME or BSc Maths and Economics?

I like both the courses, but which of these is more competitive, intellectually demanding etc.? What grades would realistically get me an offer? I'm doing Maths, Econ and Further Maths, would that disadvantage me for eme?

You are only doing 2 A levels? Most unis see maths and FM as 1. I.e. FM is not acceptable as a third A level but as a fourth or fifth.

Did your school not tell you that?

But that would not be a disadvantage for EME other than what I said above, you need another subject (I hesitate to say it's an advantage for EME because those 3 are also the norm for straight econ). EME is more competitive but you can choose the same options in straight econ apart from the dissertation so you cant really say one is more demanding. Realistically it depends on your PS. But since you asked about grades I would say be predicted A*A*A in maths econ FM with high UMS scores. But most important of all start a fourth A level!!!!!!!!

Generally have to agree with what Danny just posted.

Maths and Further maths, in some university, is classed as 1 or sometimes 1.5 A'levels. In this case, it will be beneficial if you could pick up one more A'level possibly one that you believe will boost your application. These could be any of the sciences, History, Geography, Eng Lit, Philosophy (if your college/6th form offers it) or any language. Also, you should be aiming for A*s in at least 2 of those preferably maths/further maths.

In terms of which competitiveness or demanding for each course, It could be any to be honest. You just have to sit down and decide which you really want to opt for. They will both require a highly level of mathematical skills anyway. I would advice Maths and Economics though (not being biased or anything)

It's hard to say really, they're both equally intellectually demanding I think. Decide based on these two factors I think

1) Do you like stats? Do you like to/would you be able to cope with statistical proofs and such?

2) Do you want to do a dissertation in 3rd year? On the one hand, no one doing a maths/economics/stats/finance/etc course does one and it'll be a big pain in Easter when you have 3 more modules to do. On the other hand, you get to do some individual research, which is quite cool.

"What grades would realistically get me an offer? I'm doing Maths, Econ and Further Maths, would that disadvantage me for eme?"

Strong GCSEs (i.e. 6 A*s +) and straight As at AS with a high mark in maths. I don't know why you're asking if Maths + Economics + Further Maths would disadvantage you... disadvantage you as opposed to what?

EME is probably more competitive.

Because it seems the average applicants has more than just those subjects. Do you know if Further Maths is generally excluded from offers?

Hi, are you doing the course? Do offers for M&E generally exclude Further Maths? What are the average number of subjects successful applicants take at A Level?

You are only doing 2 A levels? Most unis see maths and FM as 1. I.e. FM is not acceptable as a third A level but as a fourth or fifth.

Did your school not tell you that?

But that would not be a disadvantage for EME other than what I said above, you need another subject (I hesitate to say it's an advantage for EME because those 3 are also the norm for straight econ). EME is more competitive but you can choose the same options in straight econ apart from the dissertation so you cant really say one is more demanding. Realistically it depends on your PS. But since you asked about grades I would say be predicted A*A*A in maths econ FM with high UMS scores. But most important of all start a fourth A level!!!!!!!!

Where has this further maths is not regarded as a whole A level come from?

I understand for subjects like medicine or courses which arn't so maths heavy but when I went to the LSE open day they stressed the importance of being good at maths, more so than taking an economics A level.
They said they preferred students who had taken Further Maths to A2 so surely they can't expect every student who applies to take 4 A levels? Oxbridge don't expect 4 A levels so I doubt LSE will.....


Albiet this isn't for Economics but the only 2 from my school to get offers from Oxford (Maths and Physics) only took Maths, Further Maths, Physics, no 4th A level.

I understand the above isn't for economics or LSE but surely having 1 essay based subject then Maths + Further Maths should be enough?

Yes, the offers all unis give out may be AAA or BBB or whatever for 3 subjects, but that is irrelevant. And that is odd, I don't even know anyone who only did 3 A2s.

And Swayum explained the maths part.

Yes, the offers all unis give out may be AAA or BBB or whatever for 3 subjects, but that is irrelevant. And that is odd, I don't even know anyone who only did 3 A2s.

And Swayum explained the maths part.

I think I get what you mean, they both did a 4th AS which would of course give them extra subject depth.

For some reason I thought they needed to have done 4 A2's including Further Maths which would be slightly harsh

@ OP take a 4th AS then drop it but keep Maths, Further Maths and Economics onto A2

No I do mean that 3 A2s is not enough if 2 of them are maths and FM.

I even read somewhere that FM is not liked as a third A2 but favoured as a 4th or 5th. The reason being what Swayum posted.

Is there any point in applying with the three subjects then?