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Further maths for economics degree?

How important would have you say further maths is for an economics degree for the likes of Southampton/Manchester/York/Nottingham?

My A level choices are:
Maths
Economics
History (haven't done it at GCSE and it looks interesting)
Gov and Politics
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Original post by Rajive
How important would have you say further maths is for an economics degree for the likes of Southampton/Manchester/York/Nottingham?

My A level choices are:
Maths
Economics
History (haven't done it at GCSE and it looks interesting)
Gov and Politics


Depends.

Some courses can be really mathematical and others can be more history/politics focused.

Having FM up to AS is probably your best bet.

I take Maths, Politics, History and Biology this year and will be dropping Biology for AS FM next year. Perhaps you could do a similar thing?
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Depends.

Some courses can be really mathematical and others can be more history/politics focused.

Having FM up to AS is probably your best bet.

I take Maths, Politics, History and Biology this year and will be dropping Biology for AS FM next year. Perhaps you could do a similar thing?


I am still contemplating whether to do that in year 13...
Just not sure if I will be able to do that though, I would rather I be a mathematical course coz you can always get help with maths.
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I am still contemplating whether to do that in year 13...
Just not sure if I will be able to do that though, I would rather I be a mathematical course coz you can always get help with maths.


You'll work it out by the time you get half way through Y12.
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What universities are you looking to apply to?
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You'll work it out by the time you get half way through Y12.


What universities are you looking to apply to?
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What universities are you looking to apply to?


Cambridge, St Andrews, Exeter, Bath, Surrey and Reading!

A good mix I think. Just hope I get the AS results this year to make a competitive application!

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