Would I get into Uni to study Economics with these subjects and grades?

Hello, this is my first post and I would really appreciate it if any uni offer holders or indeed, people going to uni can advice me on this.

Basically, I'm in Yr 12 and I'm currently doing four A levels (and General Studies): Maths, Politics, History and Chinese. When I was picking my A-levels, I wasn't sure about what course I would like to do at uni so I just picked facilitating subjects like Maths and History, as well as Politics and Chinese, which I was interested in.

However, now I'm really sure about what course I would like to study at Uni - Economics - but when I was doing research about this course, I found out that something like 69% of the people who got offers to study economics took A level Economics and many did math based subjects like Physics and Chemistry, would I be in a disadvantaged position if I didn't take A level Economics and I did only one Math based subject (which is Maths)?

I'm aiming at getting 4 A* and I really want to go to LSE or UCL, I would be extremely gracious if anyone who is studying (or has an offer) Economics at those two Unis could help me! Thank you!

A friend of mine took Politics, History, Economics and Philosophy at A Level (can't remember which subject he dropped, if any) and he's just coming to the end of his first year studying Economics at LSE.

So I think you should be fine as long as you get good grades and show a clear interest/passion for economics within your application.

Hope this helps!

Hello, this is my first post and I would really appreciate it if any uni offer holders or indeed, people going to uni can advice me on this.

Basically, I'm in Yr 12 and I'm currently doing four A levels (and General Studies): Maths, Politics, History and Chinese. When I was picking my A-levels, I wasn't sure about what course I would like to do at uni so I just picked facilitating subjects like Maths and History, as well as Politics and Chinese, which I was interested in.

However, now I'm really sure about what course I would like to study at Uni - Economics - but when I was doing research about this course, I found out that something like 69% of the people who got offers to study economics took A level Economics and many did math based subjects like Physics and Chemistry, would I be in a disadvantaged position if I didn't take A level Economics and I did only one Math based subject (which is Maths)?

I'm aiming at getting 4 A* and I really want to go to LSE or UCL, I would be extremely gracious if anyone who is studying (or has an offer) Economics at those two Unis could help me! Thank you!

A friend of mine took Politics, History, Economics and Philosophy at A Level (can't remember which subject he dropped, if any) and he's just coming to the end of his first year studying Economics at LSE.

So I think you should be fine as long as you get good grades and show a clear interest/passion for economics within your application.

Hope this helps!

Hey, I have an offer to study Economics and Philosophy at LSE. Maths is usually the only pre-requisite for studying Economics so I wouldn't worry too much. However, do ensure that you have a sound understanding of economics and some economic theories. Read books like Poor Economics by Banjeree and Dufflo as well as The Undercover Economist by Harford. Make sure this economic understanding is extremely clear in your personal statement to alleviate any doubts those unis may have. Look up exemplary Economic personal statements online so you can see how to integrate this knowledge.

Your target grades are amazing, go you!!

Thank you so much! Hope you'd enjoy your study at LSE!

I do have a genuine interest of Economics and I've read introductory books and even books like "Capitalism in the 21st century", but I've been worry about this and I so regret not taking A level Economics as I found the subject to be so interesting and the teacher at my school was so nice as well...

Have you thought about applying for PPE at Oxford? That's where I'm going and what I'll be studying (had to decline LSE ). Your subjects are well suited to the course

WOW that's amazing. Well done!

Um...I did think about it and I'm planning to go to the open day at Oxford to check it out. But tbh I don't really like philosophy, although I do find it to be interesting.

Would you mind if I ask for your A level options as well?

Most uni's that offer economics state that a Maths A level (at least a B grade) is required above all other subjects. It would help if you did do an economics a level, however it is not compulsory like Maths is as you start from the basics at Uni anyway. Other math based subjects such as sciences are not required.

90% of students will have economics a level at LSE, and their results will be similar to yours. While everyone here is going to say that you can do it, i'll be honest and say that unless you have something very special you have no chance at top unis especially with Politics and Chinese.

Dont bother mentioning the work experience nonsense, it's all unrelated. Yes, an EPQ will help and blogs too. But a lack of economics a level means that theres no real way of unis knowing that you have a strong grasp of economics. An EPQ will help, but you really need to find a way to show that you're very good at economics. Other students fulfil this criteria with high AS grades and A*/A predictions, you're going to have to find something to put on your personal statement that puts you on the same level. It's one thing claiming to be "passionate" and reading a bunch of books, its a whole other thing showing that you're ready for the heavy mathematical/economical content that demanding courses like LSE offer, especially when both further maths and economics is "recommended" and you dont have either.

So that's your task. honestly, I think its too much of an undertaking when you're already at an objective disadvantage. Im not here to kill your dreams and you can certainly study economics at uni but LSE is a completely different level.