Economics Applicants 2017

What subjects?

So samiz, would you choose a BA over a BSc? And do you think that a BA reduces your career prospects compared to a BSc? Thanks

Thanks samiz, that was really good advice.

Maths content depends on the modules you take and which uni you go to. LSE and UCL, for example, require an A* in A level Maths and like to see Further Maths as their first year is heavily based on statistics and other mathematical methods. Some unis offer a BA so are less Mathematical in nature. As a rule though, degree level Economics is far more mathematical than at A level.

A bit of both really but what surprises a lot of students starting an economics degree is the amount of maths you have to learn throughout your degree. It largely depends on what year your in the amount of essays you write and maths you do tbh.

I think I can help you on this. A little background: I did a Bsc Economics degree in 2012 but I don't think the syllabus have changed much since.

This will depend on whether you degree is BA or BSc tbh. The difference in mine between the two was calculus in BA was a little simpler and taught slower and to a lower level and there was a little Econometrics(i.e. Applied Statistics).
However, in my degree BSc Economics, each semister there was one Calculus Module(i.e. Differentiation and Optimisation), one Econometrics and one Micro/Macro module and normally I could choose the fourth module. So at the minimum it would be at least 50% mathematical and I tended to pick a financial/mathematical module as a fourth anyway. This structure was throughout all three years tbh.

If you want mathematical degree, Bsc tends to be more mathematical in my opinion,but if universities will only offer BA it is different in those cases, however if both are offered, BSc will likely be more mathematical but the course description will give you a better Idea.

Hope that helps.

Thank you! This is very helpful! One more thing ... do you have to have prior knowledge of economics to study the degree?
Never studied the subject at GCSE, AS

Thank you! This is very helpful! One more thing ... do you have to have prior knowledge of economics to study the degree? I did not study it at GCSE, AS

No problem! And no, if your school doesn't offer it (like mine) then you'll be fine. If it does they may question as to why you didn't do it, but I honestly doubt they'll have time to filter each applicant based on whether or not your school offers A level economics so you should be fine either way.

no, micro and macro will start from basics, I.e. Supply and demand and the four key economic policies and then build up. Maths at A level on the other hand is likely to be necessary for Bsc Economics and preferred for BA.
Normally, the requirements tend to prefer Maths at A level as it really helps with both econometrics as well as optimisation(I.e. Differentiation)*

Ah great. Maybe one of my 5 choices for Maths could be Maths with Economics.

Hey everyone, I went through the 2016 economics application process, so feel free to ask me any questions. I ultimately applied to LSE, Warwick, Birmingham, UCL, & Nottingham. I received offers from the latter 2 (withdrew application from Birmingham).

Hey everyone, I went through the 2016 economics application process, so feel free to ask me any questions. I ultimately applied to LSE, Warwick, Birmingham, UCL, & Nottingham. I received offers from the latter 2 (withdrew application from Birmingham).

results:
gcse: 11a*
as:
AAAA (geography history economics maths)
B (further maths)

thinking oxford, warwick, bath then choose between durham edinburgh st andrews kings

I want a good uni or nothing - does everyone apply to a uni with a lower grade offer?

Nice mix . How much o you think oxford, UCL, Warwick care about GCSEs, because I only got 4A*, 7A's and 2 b's