Imperial Mathematics with Statistics for Finance VS LSE Mathematics and Economics

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A not so easy question:

Which of these courses would you consider being the most respected one, when taking postgraduate plans in Mathematics, Economics or both into account as well as employee opinions?

These are both excellent universities, but in slightly different fields. I’d say Imperial have more respectable degrees in Mathematics, while LSE is very respectable in the fields of Economics and Econometrics etc. Do please also consider which course you think is toughest in terms of workload and power of analysis.

Which course has the toughest entry requirements and does this reflect how respective the degree is?

As stated at top; not an easy question.

Thank you all!

Reply 1

JaySingh

What a problem to have!!!! I'd say Maths and Economics because it sounds like its more respected and recognised course.

Reply 2

D.Hilbert

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It's a tough call, you might be right, but then again, maths at imperial is probably a harder course, hence very respected imo. Hmm...

Reply 3

Throwback

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That's weird, my younger brother's got the same exact dilemma!

If you're considering doing a postgrad in Maths, then go for Imperial.

If you're considering doing anything Economics related in postgrad, or a career in banking or finance or anything in that field, I would say the LSE Maths & Eco just takes it. All employers in that field will LOVE LSE and that course.

That's not taking anything away from Imperial, because its very well respected also, but it seems to have a more "sciency" or maths based respectability to it.

In terms of workload, the LSE course might have slightly more workload, due to the essays required from you in the Economics side of it, but the HARDER course will definitely be Imperial. Maths at Imperial is very demanding! Unless you truly love Maths, and have a natural aptitude for it, it will be challenging.

LSE's 'standard offer' is AAB (with an A in Maths), but realistically, they won't consider you unless you have 3 A's.

Imperial's is AAB/AAA, which probably reflects how demanding the Maths will be.

Reply 4

Throwback

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Incidentally, my brother chose Maths and Eco at LSE, because he preferred the fact that the course was more equally balanced between the two, rather than the Imperial course which is Mathematics with Stats - the 'with' means it'll be about 75% Maths based.

If you want the more heavy focus on Maths, go with Imperial. If you feel that'll be too concentrated on the Maths, go with LSE.

Reply 5

Ice Man 3000

What would you choose between Business Maths and Stats at LSE and straight Maths at Imperial, considering that I'd hopefully want to go into IB or Consultancy, or some other top financial job.

Reply 6

fblade

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mizzy87

LSE's 'standard offer' is AAB (with an A in Maths), but realistically, they won't consider you unless you have 3 A's.

Not entirely true, my mate is predicted AAB, and has got an offer for maths and econ at LSE

Reply 7

fblade

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Freakminer64

What would you choose between Business Maths and Stats at LSE and straight Maths at Imperial, considering that I'd hopefully want to go into IB or Consultancy, or some other top financial job.

Just like to point out that the LSE Business Maths and stats course, isn't the maths we normally think about, its just 'business maths', I think. if you get me :s-smilie:

Reply 8

D.Hilbert

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mizzy87

That's weird, my younger brother's got the same exact dilemma!

If you're considering doing a postgrad in Maths, then go for Imperial.

If you're considering doing anything Economics related in postgrad, or a career in banking or finance or anything in that field, I would say the LSE Maths & Eco just takes it. All employers in that field will LOVE LSE and that course.

That's not taking anything away from Imperial, because its very well respected also, but it seems to have a more "sciency" or maths based respectability to it.

In terms of workload, the LSE course might have slightly more workload, due to the essays required from you in the Economics side of it, but the HARDER course will definitely be Imperial. Maths at Imperial is very demanding! Unless you truly love Maths, and have a natural aptitude for it, it will be challenging.

LSE's 'standard offer' is AAB (with an A in Maths), but realistically, they won't consider you unless you have 3 A's.

Imperial's is AAB/AAA, which probably reflects how demanding the Maths will be.

Thank you so much for the answer, I've been waiting for something like this :smile:

I'm still almost clueless though, hehe. I'm not sure if I want to do Economics or not or if I'd enjoy the LSE atmosphere, which seems all like IB!! IB!! IB!! INTERNSHIPS!!! :p:

Imperial seems more academic based and I have yet no idea if I would like to do any postgrad and in what field, maybe Economics, or Math or perhaps Theoretical Physics. Imperial might be the better option for someone who is clueless like me :redface:

Though, I am at the moment leaning slightly towards going into finance, but that might change in 3 years...And I don't think you throw away those chances by going to Imperial either. And I really don't have any idea which course is most respected, league tables says Imperial owns LSE overall, which should count towards something as well. Since I’m not British I haven’t heard much about either school, is LSE really that respected for math and economics as this forum reflects? There are mostly LSE grads and wannabes on here anyway so this whole forum could be biased AFAIK.

I still got some time to figure this out, keep posting if anyone knows about something which could help me make up my mind, thank you. :smile:

Reply 9

Dysdiadochokinesia

mizzy87

That's weird, my younger brother's got the same exact dilemma!

If you're considering doing a postgrad in Maths, then go for Imperial.

If you're considering doing anything Economics related in postgrad, or a career in banking or finance or anything in that field, I would say the LSE Maths & Eco just takes it. All employers in that field will LOVE LSE and that course.

That's not taking anything away from Imperial, because its very well respected also, but it seems to have a more "sciency" or maths based respectability to it.

In terms of workload, the LSE course might have slightly more workload, due to the essays required from you in the Economics side of it, but the HARDER course will definitely be Imperial. Maths at Imperial is very demanding! Unless you truly love Maths, and have a natural aptitude for it, it will be challenging.

LSE's 'standard offer' is AAB (with an A in Maths), but realistically, they won't consider you unless you have 3 A's.

Imperial's is AAB/AAA, which probably reflects how demanding the Maths will be.

Thought I'd post here to get some balance as there only seems to be LSE students in this thread (although we've spoken before Rickard).

Good post. BUT I know for a fact that the vast majority (and I mean VAST majority) of maths graduates at Imperial go in to investment banking etc. In fact, if you look at some of the big companies, they only include Imperial and Oxbridge on their recruitment lists (might occasionally include someone from tier 2 universities). And to be honest, lots of banking involves quant analysis and stuff like that, and consequently most banks etc would ACTUALLY prefer someone whose done a high-class maths degree (possibly combining with an eco degree afterwards). Furthermore, to add some perspective to the discussion, investment banking might not always be as hot as it is now, just so ya know :P :tsr2:

Reply 10

CityMonkey

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The_Swede

Thought I'd post here to get some balance as there only seems to be LSE students in this thread (although we've spoken before Rickard).

Good post. BUT I know for a fact that the vast majority (and I mean VAST majority) of maths graduates at Imperial go in to investment banking etc. In fact, if you look at some of the big companies, they only include Imperial and Oxbridge on their recruitment lists (might occasionally include someone from tier 2 universities). And to be honest, lots of banking involves quant analysis and stuff like that, and consequently most banks etc would ACTUALLY prefer someone whose done a high-class maths degree (possibly combining with an eco degree afterwards). Furthermore, to add some perspective to the discussion, investment banking might not always be as hot as it is now, just so ya know :P :tsr2:

Good post mizzy87, a relief from the incredible biases of LSE and Imperial students when talking about their counterparts on the other side of the city.

To the bolded bit, in fact, for some companies, they recruit only from Imperial, e.g. a few hedge funds kicking about that don't really tend to go elsewhere. To LSEers - don't take this as downtalking and I know that there are certain recruiters who also go to LSE that don't go anywhere else, just saying to put off any violent posts!

Reply 11

D.Hilbert

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I have probably already made up my mind, which might have been indicated by my previous post, it is hard to go against the flow though (so many LSE lovers on here, hehe). But I think Imperial is the right choice for me :smile:

thanx for replies!

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