You can't use generalist data to prove a subject-specific point. The IFS data doesn't analyse out the institutions by subjects.
(Although I agree Cambridge is better than the other place )
I concede that your point is correct; the data has not been split into subjects, however, LSE is a 'world-wide known' university and research think-tank that specialises in social sciences - specifically Economics (hence the name) with the vast majority of graduates having an Economics-based degree... by definition, it should provide a 'better' education in Economics.
I concede that your point is correct; the data has not been split into subjects, however, LSE is a 'world-wide known' university and research think-tank that specialises in social sciences - specifically Economics (hence the name) with the vast majority of graduates having an Economics-based degree... by definition, it should provide a 'better' education in Economics.
And yet the median salaries at 1 year, 3 years and 5 years all have Cambridge ahead.
Anyway, it's moot. OP needs to find the course they actually want to study and then the small matter of getting those Offers...
Potential earnings 5 years or more from now is a distraction. The degree (or university) doesn't create the earnings, it's the individual who does that.
And yet the median salaries at 1 year, 3 years and 5 years all have Cambridge ahead.
Anyway, it's moot. OP needs to find the course they actually want to study and then the small matter of getting those Offers...
Potential earnings 5 years or more from now is a distraction. The degree (or university) doesn't create the earnings, it's the person that does that.
True. Very, very true.
You could have a Masters in Economics, if you are not prepared to work hard to progress, to develop, to ameliorate - you might as well just get a job in ASDA.
You could have a Masters in Economics, if you are not prepared to work hard to progress, to develop, to ameliorate - you might as well just get a job in ASDA.
I don't know about ASDA but Aldi and Lidl grad schemes can be pretty lucrative. £70k+ after 4 years.
You can't use generalist data to prove a subject-specific point. The IFS data doesn't analyse out the institutions by subjects.
(Although I agree Cambridge is better than the other place )
To what extent will not having Economics in my A-level profile come to affect me in the short-listing process? Is it typical of applicants to not have an Economics A-level for the degree?
I do like Economics and I’m worried I perhaps haven’t given it enough chance. Would A-level Physics instead of Economics really come to affect me when applying for the course and in the long term, given my career ambitions?
To what extent will not having Economics in my A-level profile come to affect me in the short-listing process? Is it typical of applicants to not have an Economics A-level for the degree?
I do like Economics and I’m worried I perhaps haven’t given it enough chance. Would A-level Physics instead of Economics really come to affect me when applying for the course and in the long term, given my career ambitions?
It's not required for Cambridge. Maths and History are good. FM is nice to have. Physics instead of Economics is absolutely fine.
If you think you will do better at A-level with Physics then choose it.
How are you predicted 3A*'s and an A at a-level based on GCSE results? A lot can happen in two years.
Ha, I completely agree. It was on the grounds of some induction exams, my result in specific subjects at GCSE and my average GCSE point score. Not really comprehensive predictions, I agree - but they’re ‘minimum’ target grades.
Edit: I use ‘predictions’ and ‘target grades’ interchangeably because my school seems to do so.
Ha, I completely agree. It was on the grounds of some induction exams, my result in specific subjects at GCSE and my average GCSE point score. Not really comprehensive predictions, I agree - but they’re ‘minimum’ target grades.
Sorry to be of further hassle — but do the Admissions exams at Oxbridge (and other high ranking universities) for Economics require the applicant to have a detailed knowledge of Economics - say, that which is gained from the Economics A-level? Or is it much more general, which my further reading of Economics & my EPQ would help me gain? Many thanks.
Sorry to be of further hassle — but do the Admissions exams at Oxbridge (and other high ranking universities) for Economics require the applicant to have a detailed knowledge of Economics - say, that which is gained from the Economics A-level? Or is it much more general, which my further reading of Economics & my EPQ would help me gain? Many thanks.