Considering LSE economics and economic history as opposed to economics-

Yes I think it would have an effect on your chances of admission! LSE are apparently quite picky aout stuff like statements and you have to show REAL commitment to their courses if you want a place.
I suggest you try to tie some economic history into your statement without making it seem to historyish and putting the other unis off you- thats a tall order but you could have ago and if it doesnt work revert to the original econ statement.

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OP

I cant see that happening considering the time Ive been spending on getting it to this stage over the last few days. It just seemed looking at the course that the majority of modules were still straight econ based. It was just a thought anyway. How about Economics WITH Economic History?

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Hi- i don't know about those partiular courses in detail but you should just apply for the one you like the most. Straight econ. is so competetive you might still have a better shot with a slightly off P.S.!

Apply for the course your most interested in and hope for the best.

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ZanyZanny

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Well i am applying for economics and economic history not at LSE but i would say to you only apply to it if you are actually interested in it dont do it as you think it means that you will have a better chance of being accepted to LSE

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IYIxPx

i was rejected from governement & economics because my ps was just for eco... that is at least what the lse said

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IYIxPx

i was rejected from governement & economics because my ps was just for eco... that is at least what the lse said

And did you receive an offer for L101 at LSE?

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Econ4m1t

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you;d think that..(easier to get into) but like...i got rejected from that course econ and econ history at lse and got offer from ucl for L100 straite econ!

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jakezg

Econ4m1t

you;d think that..(easier to get into) but like...i got rejected from that course econ and econ history at lse and got offer from ucl for L100 straite econ!

Its a competitive course and its not easy to get an offer for. If your personal statement is based purely on Economics then you might struggle to get an offer for this course because your admission is decided in the Economic History Department. However Economics WITH Economic History you stand more of a chance because its within the Economics department.

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OP

jakezg

Its a competitive course and its not easy to get an offer for. If your personal statement is based purely on Economics then you might struggle to get an offer for this course because your admission is decided in the Economic History Department. However Economics WITH Economic History you stand more of a chance because its within the Economics department.

Even though my statement is completely geared towards econ?

edit- I have a small paragraph talking about how I have enjoyed studying the devlopment of China over the last 30 years.

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jakezg

RogueTrader

Even though my statement is completely geared towards econ?

edit- I have a small paragraph talking about how I have enjoyed studying the devlopment of China over the last 30 years.

I think you should go for the Economics with Economics History course. Even though its AAA and is a tougher course the joint honours course your personal statement needs to show a real interest in history. (Admissions Criteria from Economic History Dept). Hardly any people apply for the Ec with Ec Hist course and is the most similar degree to the straight Econ out there. Your PS mite be more geared towards the Ec+Ec Hist course also.

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OP

On the other hand, I just looked at the figures and last year it was more competetive than straight econ- (was 14:1 applicants/admission, compared to econ which was 13:1). Im just gonna stick with econ.

Only 6 got in to study it last year.

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RogueTrader

On the other hand, I just looked at the figures and last year it was more competetive than straight econ- (was 14:1 applicants/admission, compared to econ which was 13:1). Im just gonna stick with econ.

Only 6 got in to study it last year.

Don't be deceived by statistics.... because they're not indicative of the quality of applicants.

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OP

But isn't it fair to assume that the vast majority applying to any economics related course at LSE are top quality applicants?

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Check the course structure, I'm pretty sure in the first year theres opportunity to take courses from economics hitory anyway.

Knogle has a point- slightly weaker candidates may feel they have a better chance with the less well-known course.

And although i'd geuss most courses do ask for top grades, why does Governemnt and Econ only ask for ABB?? I'm actually curious as surely as it has, outside of oxbridge (and maybe even including them), the best economics and politics departments in the country.

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RogueTrader

But isn't it fair to assume that the vast majority applying to any economics related course at LSE are top quality applicants?

Generally, yes. :smile:

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jakezg

Francypants

Check the course structure, I'm pretty sure in the first year theres opportunity to take courses from economics hitory anyway.

Knogle has a point- slightly weaker candidates may feel they have a better chance with the less well-known course.

And although i'd geuss most courses do ask for top grades, why does Governemnt and Econ only ask for ABB?? I'm actually curious as surely as it has, outside of oxbridge (and maybe even including them), the best economics and politics departments in the country.

At LSE most of the typical offers dont respresent the quality of the applicants. Even though the course is ABB they usually wont accept people that arent predicted three A's with excellent PS and reference(admissions criteria).

Plus in the straight Eco course there is much more room to choose 'outside options' where if you really want you can take EC Hist modules. The joint honours degree there is much less options within the degree.

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Francypants

Check the course structure, I'm pretty sure in the first year theres opportunity to take courses from economics hitory anyway.

Knogle has a point- slightly weaker candidates may feel they have a better chance with the less well-known course.

And although i'd geuss most courses do ask for top grades, why does Governemnt and Econ only ask for ABB?? I'm actually curious as surely as it has, outside of oxbridge (and maybe even including them), the best economics and politics departments in the country.

I briefly discussed this with one of the admissions tutors at the LSE, and he mentioned that although the official offer across the board is ABB, the vast majority of offers are made to applicants with AAA+ grades predicted anyway. The ABB requirement (which they might revise upwards next year, apparently) is just there to encourage bright folks who might have not done academically too well for one reason or the other.... to a certain extent, it is to serve as a catchment for folks who don't receive or meet their Oxford PPE offer, which usually has a requirement of AAA. Having an insurance choice with a requirement ABB at a top-notch is extremely attractive, needless to say. =)

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